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European thorny oyster
Spondylus gaederopus Linnaeus, 1758
AnimalsMolluscsBivalves (or Lamellibranchs)
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanCanary Islands
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Ostra rojaEuropean Spanish
- Spondyle pied-d'âneFrench (France)
- JardonFrench (France)
- Spondyle européenFrench (France)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- LE GRANCHÉ Philippe, MÜLLER Yves in : DORIS, 26/11/2019 : Spondylus gaederopus Linnaeus, 1758, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/2712
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Spondylus gaederopus Linnaeus, 1758, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/2191
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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