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Pacific cupped oyster

Crassostrea rhizophorae

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (động vật)

Phylum

Mollusca (động vật thân mềm)

Class

Bivalvia (Thân mềm hai mảnh vỏ)

Species

Crassostrea rhizophorae (Pacific cupped oyster)

Names in Other Languages

German Pazifische Felsenauster

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American Cupped Oyster

Crassostrea virginica

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific cupped oyster?

The scientific name of Pacific cupped oyster is Crassostrea rhizophorae. It belongs to the genus Crassostrea.

What is the conservation status of Pacific cupped oyster?

Pacific cupped oyster (Crassostrea rhizophorae) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pacific cupped oyster live?

Pacific cupped oyster is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Venezuela.

What family does Pacific cupped oyster belong to?

Pacific cupped oyster (Crassostrea rhizophorae) belongs to the genus Crassostrea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ostreidae.

What kingdom does Pacific cupped oyster belong to?

Pacific cupped oyster (Crassostrea rhizophorae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).

What are the closest relatives of Pacific cupped oyster?

The closest relatives of Pacific cupped oyster in the genus Crassostrea include American Cupped Oyster.