How deep does the Threaded Abalone live?

The Threaded Abalone (Haliotis kamtschatkana) is typically found at 0–34 m.

How big does the Threaded Abalone get?

The Threaded Abalone grows to about 17.5 cm.

Threaded Abalone

Haliotis kamtschatkana

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–34 m
Max size: 17.5 cm
IUCN status: EN

This northern abalone clings to rock with a single muscular foot from the low intertidal down to about 34 metres, grazing seaweed beneath a shell pierced by a row of breathing holes. Heavy harvesting has pushed it to Endangered, and stocks have been slow to recover.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 405014.

FAQ

How deep does the Threaded Abalone live?: The Threaded Abalone (Haliotis kamtschatkana) is typically found at 0–34 m.
How big does the Threaded Abalone get?: The Threaded Abalone grows to about 17.5 cm.