Lopha cristagalli

Cockscomb oyster
Hahnenkammauster
Huître zig-zag

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean

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 5 and 30 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally living in a group
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 20 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The shell is covered with algae

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!