Atlantic Winged Oyster (Pteria colymbus)

Atlantic Winged Oyster, a reference photo — Photo: Veronidae · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Pteria colymbus, the Atlantic winged oyster, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Pteriidae. It can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from North Carolina to Bermuda and Brazil.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Atlantic Winged Oyster being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Pinctada imbricata
Pinctada radiata
Pinna saccata
Malleus meridianus
Pinna carnea

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Ostreida
Family: Pteriidae
Genus: Pteria
Species: Pteria colymbus

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