🦋 Identification Guide

How to Identify Pteriidae

2 species · Animalia · Order Ostreida

Pteriidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Ostreida, class Bivalvia. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

8 inches) long and has a distinctively asymmetric shape.
It features a long straight hinge, where one auricle (wing) extends far outward, while the other is much smaller.
A number of indistinct, irregular ribs flare out from the umbo.

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Representative Pteriidae Species

Pteria hirundo (Linnaeus, 1758)

Pteria hirundo is a Pteriidae bivalve species found across Europe, Africa, and t…

Pteria colymbus (Röding, 1798)

Pteria colymbus, the Atlantic winged oyster, is an asymmetric bivalve found in t…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Pteriidae?

Pteriidae animals belong to the Ostreida order in the Animalia kingdom. 8 inches) long and has a distinctively asymmetric shape. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Pteriidae?

Pteriidae is classified in the order Ostreida, class Bivalvia, phylum Mollusca. It features a long straight hinge, where one auricle (wing) extends far outward, while the other is much smaller.

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