Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Variable Thorny Oyster

Spondylus varius

Variable Thorny Oyster - Spondylus varius

Location: Komodo, Indonesia

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Scientific Name: Spondylus varius

Category: Thorny Oysters

Size: Up to 6 in. (15 cm)

Depth: 10-100 ft. (3-30 m)

Distribution: Indo-Pacific

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