| Haliotidae (abalones) |
| 8 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 12 m |
| Indo-West Pacific. |
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| Regularly collected for food and shellcraft in many countries of the Indo-West Pacific area (Ref. 349). Among rocks and under stones, in rocky shores. Also found in shallow subtidal depths. Sometimes very common (Ref. 349). Feeds on epilithic algae by grazing (Ref. 85382). Found in intertidal, on rocks (Ref. 75835). |
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(LC); Date assessed: 10 October 2020 Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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