Florent's Guide To The
South Florida Reefs
Atlantic Thorny-Oyster
Spondylus americanus
Location: Cozumel, Mexico
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Scientific Name:
Spondylus americanus
Category:
Thorny Oysters
Size:
3 to 5 in. (8 to 13 cm)
Depth:
50-130 ft. (15-40 m)
Distribution:
Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida
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