Black-lipped Abalone

Haliotis rubra

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A common Abalone and whilst it does not grow as big as the Greenlip Abalone (Haliotis laevigata) it is a common species and still a sought after species for both recreational and commercial fishers

Identification

Shell a flattened, sculptured oval, usually red-brown with a black edge. Row of perforations around the edge of the shell; conical, protruding outwards from the surface (tubercules), 6 -7. Edge of foot black and fringed.

Size

Can grow up to around 13cm

Habitat

Crevices and under boulders on rocky reefs, up to 40 m depth

Distribution

South-eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

Museums Victoria Staff (2020) Haliotis rubra Black-lipped Abalone in Museums Victoria Collections (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2022-10-25 11:16:23)

Quick Facts

Common name: Black-lipped Abalone
Scientific name: Haliotis rubra Leach, 1814
Family: Haliotidae
Category: Sea Life › Shellfish
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Rules & Regulations

Check current size, bag and seasonal limits before taking this species.

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Also Known As

Blacklip Abalone

Tags

gastropod seafood snorkeling diving abalone

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