Haliotis tuberculata lamellosa

  • Abalone
  • Seeohr
  • Zeeoren
  • Ormeau
  • Oreja de mar
  • Orecchia di mare

Distribution

  • The Mediterranean

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 15 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Endemic species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 8 cm
  • The animal is a grazer of algae.
  • The shell is covered with algae

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)