Tuberculate Abalone
Haliotis tuberculata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 12.3 cm
- IUCN status: VU
The tuberculate abalone clings to rock with a strong muscular foot, its ear shaped shell pierced by a row of breathing holes and lined inside with mother of pearl. It grazes algae from low tide down to about two hundred metres. Prized as food, it is now listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Haliotidae › Haliotis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140059.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tuberculate Abalone live?
- The Tuberculate Abalone (Haliotis tuberculata) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- How big does the Tuberculate Abalone get?
- The Tuberculate Abalone grows to about 12.3 cm.