Mo109 Pinctada fucata (Gould)

 

Phylum: Mollusca

Class: Bivalvia

Order: Ostreida

Family: Pteriidae

Genus: Pinctada

Species: Pinctada fucata

 

Description:

 

  Pinctada fucata is known for its pearl production, particularly in Japan. It is one of the primary species used in the cultivation of Akoya pearls, which are highly valued for their lustrous appearance. These oysters are relatively small, typically around 6-7 centimeters in diameter. Like other bivalves, these oysters are filter feeders, meaning they obtain their food by filtering small particles from the water.

 

 

 

IUCN STATUS: Not Evaluated.