Magallana gigas

Pacific oyster
Pazifische Auster
Japanse oester
Huître creuse
Ostra portuguesa
Ostrica concava

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally attached to its substrate
The species can be found between 0 and 80 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Lives in large groups

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 30 cm
Maximum age known : 30 year(s)
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The animal is a protandrous transsexual

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing