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Striostrea margaritacea (Lamarck, 1819) Sand oyster |
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| Family: | Ostreidae (oysters) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic and Indo-West Pacific. Subtropical to tropical. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in estuaries, from low tide to 5 m. Also predominant in the open coast (Ref. 116733). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 06 October 2011 Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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