How deep does the Black Abalone live?

The Black Abalone (Haliotis cracherodii) is typically found at 0–6 m.

How big does the Black Abalone get?

The Black Abalone grows to about 29 cm.

Black Abalone

Haliotis cracherodii

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–6 m
Max size: 29 cm
IUCN status: CR

This abalone hides under big rocks and in deep crevices of the middle to low intertidal, rarely deeper than about six metres. It catches drifting blades of brown algae with its tentacles and scrapes diatoms from the rock, and is now Critically Endangered after disease swept its shores.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Haliotidae › Haliotis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 405012.

FAQ

How deep does the Black Abalone live?: The Black Abalone (Haliotis cracherodii) is typically found at 0–6 m.
How big does the Black Abalone get?: The Black Abalone grows to about 29 cm.