Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Atlantic Thorny-Oyster
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

Bivalves & Chitons
Thorny Oysters

Atlantic Thorny-Oyster

Bearded Thorny Oyster

Variable Thorny Oyster



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