Haliotis gigantea unspecified
Giant abalone
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Haliotidae (abalones)
Max. size:  30 cm ShL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan and Korea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on brown seaweeds (Ref. 82725).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 31 May 2022 (A2d) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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