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Penguin's wing oyster - Pteria penguin This oyster is not as covered by sponges so the shell can be seen much better. Fall,Geotagged,Indonesia,Pteria penguin Click/tap to enlarge

Penguin's wing oyster - Pteria penguin

This oyster is not as covered by sponges so the shell can be seen much better.

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The Penguin's wing oyster

''Pteria penguin'', commonly known as the penguin's wing oyster, is a species of marine bivalve mollusc in the family Pteriidae, the pearl oysters. It is native to the western and central Indo-Pacific region and is used for the production of cultured pearls.

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Similar species: Oysters And Allies
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Oct 14, 2020. Captured Nov 8, 2019 02:19 in Indonesia.
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  • TG-5
  • f/5.6
  • 1/125s
  • ISO320
  • 12.6mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.