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belon

Ostrea edulis

Near Threatened

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European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Oceanian and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius, Namibia), Asia (Israel), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Tonga). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Mollusca (mollusques)

Species

Ostrea edulis (belon)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヨーロッパヒラガキ

Spanish ostra común

French belon

German Europäische Auster

Russian европейская устрица

Turkish istiridye

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of belon?

The scientific name of belon is Ostrea edulis. It belongs to the genus Ostrea.

What is the conservation status of belon?

belon (Ostrea edulis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does belon live?

belon is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius, Namibia), Asia (Israel), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Tonga). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Fiji, France, Israel, Mauritius, Mexico, Namibia.

What family does belon belong to?

belon (Ostrea edulis) belongs to the genus Ostrea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ostreidae.

What kingdom does belon belong to?

belon (Ostrea edulis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of belon?

The closest relatives of belon in the genus Ostrea include Auster Olympia oyster.