Dohrn's Abalone
Haliotis varia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–12 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small abalone of rocky shores in the Indo West Pacific, tucked among rocks and under stones from the intertidal into shallow subtidal water. It grazes algae off the rock with its file like tongue and is widely gathered for food and its iridescent shell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Haliotidae › Haliotis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207654.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dohrn's Abalone live?
- The Dohrn's Abalone (Haliotis varia) is typically found at 0–12 m.
- Is the Dohrn's Abalone dangerous to divers?
- The Dohrn's Abalone is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dohrn's Abalone get?
- The Dohrn's Abalone grows to about 8 cm.