PTERIIDAE (Pearl and Wing Oysters)

Seashells

Pinctada maculata (Little Wing Oyster)

Pteriidae include the pearl oysters, genus Pinctada, and the winged oysters, genus Pteria. They have mother of pearl interiors, some produce pearls which are harvested commercially. Pearl Oysters are found attached to rocks, coral, or rubble in intertidal and shallow subtidal zones. Pearl oysters are farmed throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea.

Photo: Robert Whyte

Photo: Robert Whyte

Photo: Robert Whyte

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