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Species record
Pacific Oyster
Crassostrea gigas
Explore the Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.
Summary
The Pacific Oyster is a filter-feeding bivalve native to coastal waters of northeastern Asia and now farmed or established in coastal waters across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. Dense oyster beds can filter water and create habitat, while the species is also a major seafood resource and can become invasive beyond its native range.
Classification in this archive
Animals › Mollusca › Bivalves › Ostreida › Ostreidae › Crassostrea
Habitat and distribution
- Regions in this record
- Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America
Demonstration note
[DEMO] A single Pacific oyster can filter many litres of water in a day while feeding on suspended particles.