How deep does the Blacklip Abalone live?

The Blacklip Abalone (Haliotis rubra) is typically found at 0–50 m.

How big does the Blacklip Abalone get?

The Blacklip Abalone grows to about 20 cm.

Blacklip Abalone

Haliotis rubra

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–50 m
Max size: 20 cm
IUCN status: VU

The blacklip abalone clamps onto rocky surfaces and hides in crevices, caves and along sheer faces, grazing drifting weed at night. It is fished hard for its meat and shell, grows to about twenty centimetres, and the IUCN now lists it as vulnerable.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 445354.

FAQ

How deep does the Blacklip Abalone live?: The Blacklip Abalone (Haliotis rubra) is typically found at 0–50 m.
How big does the Blacklip Abalone get?: The Blacklip Abalone grows to about 20 cm.