How deep does the Flat Abalone live?

The Flat Abalone (Haliotis walallensis) is typically found at 0–21 m.

How big does the Flat Abalone get?

The Flat Abalone grows to about 17.5 cm.

Flat Abalone

Haliotis walallensis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–21 m
Max size: 17.5 cm
IUCN status: CR

This abalone wedges into rock crevices from the low intertidal down to about 21 metres along the eastern Pacific coast. Once gathered for its flat, broad shell and meat, it is now listed as Critically Endangered, its populations badly thinned.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 445374.

FAQ

How deep does the Flat Abalone live?: The Flat Abalone (Haliotis walallensis) is typically found at 0–21 m.
How big does the Flat Abalone get?: The Flat Abalone grows to about 17.5 cm.