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oreja de mar

Haliotis tuberculata

Vulnerable

About

The Abalone (Haliotis tuberculata) is a species in the genus Haliotis. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Belgium, France, Gabon, and 2 other countries, inhabiting Found across multiple habitat types including mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Gabon), Asia (Israel), and Europe (9 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇦 Gabon 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Gastropoda (gastrópodos)

Order

Lepetellida (Lepetellida)

Species

Haliotis tuberculata (oreja de mar)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セイヨウトコブシ

Spanish oreja de mar

French orcille de mer

German Gemeine Abalone

Portuguese orelha

Similar Species in Haliotis

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of oreja de mar?

The scientific name of oreja de mar is Haliotis tuberculata. It belongs to the genus Haliotis.

What is the conservation status of oreja de mar?

oreja de mar (Haliotis tuberculata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does oreja de mar live?

oreja de mar is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Gabon), Asia (Israel), and Europe (9 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, France, Gabon, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain.

What family does oreja de mar belong to?

oreja de mar (Haliotis tuberculata) belongs to the genus Haliotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Haliotidae.

Is oreja de mar endangered?

Yes, oreja de mar (Haliotis tuberculata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does oreja de mar belong to?

oreja de mar (Haliotis tuberculata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of oreja de mar?

The closest relatives of oreja de mar in the genus Haliotis include Abalone, Abalone, Abalone, Abalone, Abalone.