Spondylus regius, the regal thorny oyster, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Spondylidae. It can be found in the Western Pacific,[1] and can grow 156 mm in length.[2]

Spondylus regius
Temporal range: 3.6–Recent Ma
Shell of S. regius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Pectinida
Family: Spondylidae
Genus: Spondylus
Species:
S. regius
Binomial name
Spondylus regius
Linnaeus, 1758

Distribution and habitat

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Spondylus regius is found in the Red Sea, Philippines, Japan, and Coral Sea waters on coral debris from depths of 5 to 80 meters.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Spondylus regius, regal thorny oyster". www.sealifebase.org. Retrieved 2019-11-04.
  2. ^ "Family: SPONDYLIDAE - Bagni Liggia" (PDF). www.bagniliggia.it. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  3. ^ "Encyclopedia of Life". www.eol.org. Retrieved 2021-11-15.