Oval Abalone
Haliotis ovina
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–56 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An abalone of shallow reefs, it clings to coral and the undersides of rock ledges and grazes algae with a rasping tongue. It reaches about 7 cm and is gathered for both its flesh and its pearly inner shell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Haliotidae › Haliotis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 445340.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oval Abalone live?
- The Oval Abalone (Haliotis ovina) is typically found at 1–56 m.
- Is the Oval Abalone dangerous to divers?
- The Oval Abalone is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Oval Abalone get?
- The Oval Abalone grows to about 7 cm.