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Pacific pearl-oyster

Pinctada margaritifera

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Sudan), Asia (Israel, Taiwan), Europe (Italy, Norway), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel 🇸🇩 Sudan

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロチョウガイ
German Große Seeperlmuschel

Similar Species in Pinctada

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Atlantic pearl-oyster
Pinctada imbricata
Near Threatened
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rayed pearl oyster
Pinctada radiata
Not Evaluated
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สัตว์
Kingdom
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มอลลัสกา
Phylum
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ชั้นแกสโทรโพดา
Class
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Trochida
Order
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Margaritidae
Family
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Pinctada
Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific pearl-oyster?
The scientific name of Pacific pearl-oyster is Pinctada margaritifera. It belongs to the genus Pinctada.
Where does Pacific pearl-oyster live?
Pacific pearl-oyster is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Sudan), Asia (Israel, Taiwan), Europe (Italy, Norway), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Canada, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Norway, Sudan, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Pacific pearl-oyster belong to?
Pacific pearl-oyster (Pinctada margaritifera) belongs to the genus Pinctada, which is part of the taxonomic family Margaritidae.
What kingdom does Pacific pearl-oyster belong to?
Pacific pearl-oyster (Pinctada margaritifera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Pacific pearl-oyster?
The closest relatives of Pacific pearl-oyster in the genus Pinctada include Atlantic pearl-oyster, rayed pearl oyster.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Pinctada — 3 Species

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Atlantic pearl-oyster
Pinctada imbricata
NT
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Pacific pearl-oyster
Pinctada margaritifera
NE
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rayed pearl oyster
Pinctada radiata
NE
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