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Atlantic Thorny-Oyster

Atlantic Thorny-Oyster - Spondylus americanus - Nassau, Bahamas

Nassau, Bahamas

Atlantic Thorny-Oyster - Spondylus americanus - Cozumel, Mexico

Cozumel, Mexico

Atlantic Thorny-Oyster - Spondylus americanus - Key Largo, Florida

Key Largo, Florida

Atlantic Thorny-Oyster - Spondylus americanus - Roatan, Honduras

Roatan, Honduras

Atlantic Thorny-Oyster - Spondylus americanus - Key Largo, Florida

Key Largo, Florida

Atlantic Thorny-Oyster - Spondylus americanus - Key Largo, Florida

Key Largo, Florida

Atlantic Thorny-Oyster - Spondylus americanus - Key Largo, Florida

Key Largo, Florida

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Atlantic Thorny-Oyster

Scientific Name: Spondylus americanus

Family: Spondylidae

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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