Varieties
Saccostrea cucullata
The most widely distributed oyster on earth — from the Red Sea through India, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines. Three distinct regional expressions, centuries of harvest culture, and almost no coverage in Western oyster writing.
Varieties
Striostrea margaritacea
The native rock oyster of southern Africa — growing where Atlantic meets Indian Ocean, with a small developing aquaculture industry and almost no international coverage.