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Tuberculate abalone

Order Lepetellida
Family Haliotidae

Gastropod mollusk presenting an oval and concave shell, characterized by a series of ears or protrusions on the outer edge. The shell surface is generally smooth and can vary in color, displaying shades ranging from green to red, with possible iridescence. The body of this species includes a muscular foot on the underside of the shell, sensory tentacles on the head facilitating food search, and gills for respiration. In terms of dimensions, it tends to be of medium size compared to other species of the genus.

Characteristics
FAO code
HLT
Specie
Haliotis tuberculata
Type
Molluscs
FAO Fishing Areas
  • Área 27: Atlantic
  • Área 34: Atlantic
  • Area 37: Mediterranean and Black Sea
  • Eastern Central.
  • Northeast.
Fishing seasons
mar may jun jul aug sep oct nov
International denominations
Germany Meerohr
France Ormeau
Italy Orecchia marina
Portugal Orelha-do-mar
United Kingdom Tuberculate abalone
Fishing arts
Aquaculture
Dredges
Trawls

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