Penquin Wing Oyster
| Scientific Name: | Pteria penquin |
| Species: | Bivalves (Pteriidae) |
| Other names: |
Molluscs, Wing Oysters, Winged Oyster, Giant wing Oyster, Black Winged Oyster, Winged Pearl Oyster, Pearl Oyster, Black Pearl Oyster, Brownlip Oyster. |
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Penquin Wing OysterUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Penquin Wing OysterUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2010
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Penquin Wing OysterUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Penquin Wing OysterUploaded by: @blogie in October 2011
Photographed at: San Juan Reef Dive Site, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
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Description
Also known as Molluscs, Common Wing Oyster, Wing Oysters, Winged Oyster, Giant wing Oyster, Black Winged Oyster, Winged Pearl Oyster, Pearl Oyster, Black Pearl Oyster and Brownlip Oyster.
Found on coral and rocky reefs usually attached to gorgonians and black corals.
Often overgrown by other organisms.
The length of the wing is variable.
They feed on plankton.
Length - 25cm
Depth - 20-40m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
In some areas these oysters are cultivated to produce black pearls.
Most Bivalves are permanently anchored in fissures or depressions in the rock surface of the reef, some may become covered in algae and other marine life.
Other Bivalves swim free, either by a well developed foot or propelled along by a jet of water from their mantle cavity. (edit)
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