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Ostrea atherstonei Newton, 1913 Red flat oyster |
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| Family: | Ostreidae (oysters) | |||
| Max. size: | 10.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Egypt and South Africa. Subtropical to tropical. | |||
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| Biology: | Mainly occurs below tide level on sheltered reefs on open coast (Ref. 116724). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 October 2011 Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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