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Natal rock oyster

Saccostrea cuccullata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Tunisia), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Norway, Portugal), and North America (United States).

🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇸🇾 Syria 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States

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
Saccostrea
Species
Saccostrea cuccullata (Natal rock oyster)

Names in Other Languages

German Deckel-Auster

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Natal rock oyster?
The scientific name of Natal rock oyster is Saccostrea cuccullata. It belongs to the genus Saccostrea.
Where does Natal rock oyster live?
Natal rock oyster is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Tunisia), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Norway, Portugal), and North America (United States).. Countries include Egypt, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Syria, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, United States.
What family does Natal rock oyster belong to?
Natal rock oyster (Saccostrea cuccullata) belongs to the genus Saccostrea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ostreidae.
What kingdom does Natal rock oyster belong to?
Natal rock oyster (Saccostrea cuccullata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Saccostrea — 1 Species

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Natal rock oyster
Saccostrea cuccullata
NE
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