| Family: |
Haliotidae (abalones) |
| Max. size: |
5 cm ShH (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: from Philippines to southern Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
The shell is ovate, with a low, non-protuding spire. Outer surafce smooth, with holes slighly raised from the shell surface, the last 5 or 6 holes open. Regularly convex outer lip of the shell. Colouration: outside shell greenish brown, with cream or whitish streaks and blotches; inside shell shiny, iridescent (Ref. 128042). |
| Biology: |
Found in coral reef (Ref. 128042) and shallow subtidal areas (Ref. 349, 128042), particularly rocky intertidal shores (Ref. 128042). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 10 February 2020 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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