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Portuguese Oyster

Magallana angulata

Classification

Family
Ostreidae

The Portuguese oyster (Magallana angulata, formerly Crassostrea angulata) is a species of oyster found in the southwest Iberian Peninsula, closely related to the Pacific oyster. The species is usually found in coastal river mouths and estuaries. Although first identified as a native European species, genetic studies have suggested the Portuguese oyster originated from the Pacific coast of Asia.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Spain · 2Italy · 1