Haliotis kamtschatkana
Northern abalone
Ormeau du Nord
Abulón roscada
Distribution
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species crawls on the seafloor
- The species can be found between 0 and 100 Meters.
- Rare species.
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 15 cm
- Maximum age known : 15 year(s)
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
- The shell is covered with algae
Relationship with humans
- The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
- The species is classified asEndangered
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!