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Atlantic thorny oyster
Spondylus americanus Hermann, 1781
AnimalsMolluscsBivalves (or Lamellibranchs)
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
GuadeloupeMartinique
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Spondyle américainFrench (France)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- in : DORIS, 06/11/2010 : Spondylus americanus Hermann, 1781, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/2788
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Spondylus americanus Hermann, 1781, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/3099
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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