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Spondylus americanus Hermann, 1781 Atlantic thorny oyster |
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photo by
Coltro, Marcus |
| Family: | Spondylidae (thorny oysters) | |||
| Max. size: | 11.2 cm DL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 140 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: From North Carolina, USA to Brazil. | |||
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| Biology: | Epibiotic. Found on hard substrate and coral reefs (Ref. 104365). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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