307 observationsNear Threatened
Panama pearl oyster
Pinctada mazatlanica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Ostreida ›Family: Margaritidae ›Genus: Pinctada
About
Pinctada mazatlanica is a species of tropical marine bivalve mollusk in the family Pteriidae, the pearl oysters. It is native to shallow waters on the Pacific coast of Central America where its range includes both northern and southern Mexico and Panama.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Panama pearl oyster is Pinctada mazatlanica.
- The Panama pearl oyster has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- Panama pearl oyster belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Panama pearl oyster belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Panama pearl oyster belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- Panama pearl oyster belongs to the order Ostreida.
- Panama pearl oyster belongs to the family Margaritidae.
- Panama pearl oyster belongs to the genus Pinctada.