Spondylus regius

Spondylus regius Temporal range: 3.6–Recent  Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N ↓
Shell of S. regius
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Mollusca
Class:	Bivalvia
Order:	Pectinida
Family:	Spondylidae
Genus:	Spondylus
Species:	S. regius
Binomial name
Spondylus regius Linnaeus, 1758

Spondylus regius, the regal thorny oyster, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Spondylidae. It can be found in the Western Pacific, ^[1] and can grow 156 mm in length. ^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Spondylus regius is found in the Red Sea, Philippines, Japan, and Coral Sea waters on coral debris from depths of 5 to 80 meters. ^{[1] [3]}

References

1. "Spondylus regius, regal thorny oyster". www.sealifebase.org. Retrieved 2019-11-04.
2. "Family: SPONDYLIDAE - Bagni Liggia" (PDF). www.bagniliggia.it. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
3. "Encyclopedia of Life". www.eol.org. Retrieved 2021-11-15.