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American Cupped Oyster

Crassostrea virginica

Not Evaluated

About

The American Cupped Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) is a species in the genus Crassostrea. Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Turkey), Europe (11 countries), North America (Bahamas, Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇨🇳 China 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇴 Romania 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Mollusca (软体动物门)
Class
Bivalvia (双壳纲)
Order
Ostreida (牡蠣目)
Family
Ostreidae
Genus
Crassostrea
Species
Crassostrea virginica (American Cupped Oyster)

Names in Other Languages

French huître creuse américaine
German Amerikanische Auster

Similar Species in Crassostrea

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Pacific cupped oyster
Crassostrea rhizophorae
Near Threatened
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双壳纲
Class
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牡蠣目
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Ostreidae
Family
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Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Cupped Oyster?
The scientific name of American Cupped Oyster is Crassostrea virginica. It belongs to the genus Crassostrea.
Where does American Cupped Oyster live?
American Cupped Oyster is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China, Turkey), Europe (11 countries), North America (Bahamas, Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy.
What family does American Cupped Oyster belong to?
American Cupped Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) belongs to the genus Crassostrea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ostreidae.
What kingdom does American Cupped Oyster belong to?
American Cupped Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of American Cupped Oyster?
The closest relatives of American Cupped Oyster in the genus Crassostrea include Pacific cupped oyster.

Native Range — 17 Countries

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Genus Crassostrea — 2 Species

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American Cupped Oyster
Crassostrea virginica
NE
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Pacific cupped oyster
Crassostrea rhizophorae
NT
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