Species catalogue
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
HLT
Specie
Haliotis tuberculata
Haliotis tuberculata
Type
Molluscs
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