Catalogue information

LastDodo number
2687601
Area
Naturalia
Title
Haliotis midae
Method of conservation
Part of plant /animal
Gender
Sub-specie
Type reference
Weight
 g
Dimensions
10.0 x  x  cm
Details

Common name: abalones maximum size: 15 cm. Occurrence: coasts of South Africa. This species is now endangered and protected. Trade in these shells is prohibited, as is collecting the shells. The shells are easy to recognize because of their irregular shapes. Some still confuse him with Haliotis corrugata. However, the corrugata is found in America while the midae is only found in South Africa. They can reach lengths of 6 inches but these are extremely rare. Usually they barely reach 10 cm.

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