Atlantic Wing-Oyster
Atlantic Wing Oyster
| Name: | Atlantic Wing-Oyster |
| Scientific Name: | Pteria colymbus |
| Family: | Pearl Oysters |
| Taxonomic: | Pteriidae |
| ID Group: | Snails, Clams & Shells |
| Size: | up to 3 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
The Atlantic Wing-Oyster has brown wing-like shell extensions near its hinge. The overall shell is mottled, and the surface is often encrusted. The inside of the shell is a shiny, pearly silver-white or gray.
The Atlantic Wing-Oyster is mostly found attached to Sea Plumes, Sea Fans, and other Gorgonians. It is often overlooked due to its small size and the encrusting organisms on its shell.