Large shells, rounded with the left valve somewhat concave and the right quite flat. Valve surfaces have a flaky, layered appearance, and crumble easily. Valve margins are undulating

At a glance

Habitat Subtidally on sand and mud in sheltered environments
Size Can grow to around 170mm
Origin Native
Distribution From WA to NSW including Tasmania
Descriptions
Distribution
From WA to NSW including Tasmania
Habitat
Subtidally on sand and mud in sheltered environments
Size
Can grow to around 170mm
Common Name Native Oyster
Aliases Southern Flat Oyster,
Origin Native
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Distribution provided by The Atlas of Living Australia

Classification

Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassBivalvia
SubclassAutobranchia
SuperorderPteriomorphia
OrderOstreida
SuperfamilyOstreoidea
FamilyOstreidae
SubfamilyOstreinae
GenusOstrea
SpeciesOstrea angasi
Synonyms

Synonyms

There are no known synonyms for this species
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