DIVE.EXPLO360.FRObserve, understand, share
ShopAMIGANSEAU ACCESS ↗
Partners and information
Scientific endorsement
Alexandre MeineszInformation

Contact us

Verification code

Tropical thorny oysters

Distribution : These bivalves live attached to hard surfaces on tropical reefs.

This attached bivalve can be difficult to spot when its shell is overgrown. The opening reveals living tissue; this guide cautiously remains at genus level. These bivalves live attached to hard surfaces on tropical reefs.

Habitat of Tropical thorny oysters Habitat
Coral reef
Depth range of Tropical thorny oysters Depth
Filming depth not measured
Biological group of Tropical thorny oysters Group
Ecological role of Tropical thorny oysters Role
Filter feeder

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

This attached bivalve can be difficult to spot when its shell is overgrown. The opening reveals living tissue; this guide cautiously remains at genus level.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

These bivalves live attached to hard surfaces on tropical reefs.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

They filter water to collect small food particles.

GO FURTHER WITH AMIGANSEAU

Unlock the full profile

Deepen your knowledge with the exclusive chapters and interactive resources included in an AMIGANSEAU licence.

Choose my licence
  • HOW DOES IT REPRODUCE?
  • OUR OBSERVATIONS

Also included in the full profile

  • Advanced navigation between description, ecological context, observations and behaviour
  • Interactive food chain to explore the species’ feeding relationships
  • Infographic and illustrated summary profile
An active licence gives access to enriched profiles and AMIGANSEAU exploration tools.
Tropical thorny oysters

Watch this species in filmed dives

Other species — Mollusc

Tropical cuttlefish

Same ecological role

Filter-feeding species

🧠 Understand the species

What is this species’ ecological role?

AMIGANSEAU Explorer Premium

Access enriched species profiles with advanced content (audio, infographics and detailed articles).

Explore all species easily through a single interface.

Enjoy a smooth, fast learning experience suited to every level.

🔒 The full profile is available with a paid subscription only.

Discover licences
DEPTH HABITAT PHYLA ECOLOGICAL ROLE