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giant abalone

Haliotis gigantea

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Distributed across China and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇳 China

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Mollusca (moluscos)
Class
Gastropoda (gastrópodos)
Order
Lepetellida (Lepetellida)
Family
Haliotidae
Genus
Haliotis
Species
Haliotis gigantea (giant abalone)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese メガイアワビ
French ormeau géant
German Japanisches Riesenmeerohr

Similar Species in Haliotis

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oreja de mar
Haliotis tuberculata
Vulnerable
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Abalone
Haliotis queketti
Data Deficient
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Blacklip Abalone
Haliotis rubra
Vulnerable
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Abalone
Haliotis semiplicata
Least Concern
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Abalone
Haliotis iris
Least Concern
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Abalone
Haliotis elegans
Least Concern
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Abalone
Haliotis pourtalesii
Data Deficient
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Abalone
Haliotis unilateralis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of giant abalone?
The scientific name of giant abalone is Haliotis gigantea. It belongs to the genus Haliotis.
Where does giant abalone live?
giant abalone is found in Distributed across China and Norway.. Countries include China, Norway.
What family does giant abalone belong to?
giant abalone (Haliotis gigantea) belongs to the genus Haliotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Haliotidae.
What kingdom does giant abalone belong to?
giant abalone (Haliotis gigantea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of giant abalone?
The closest relatives of giant abalone in the genus Haliotis include oreja de mar, Abalone, Abalone, Abalone, Abalone.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Haliotis — 20 Species

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oreja de mar
Haliotis tuberculata
VU 🐾
Abalone
Haliotis unilateralis
LC 🐾
Abalone
Haliotis queketti
DD 🐾
Abalone
Haliotis pourtalesii
DD 🐾
Abalone
Haliotis semiplicata
LC 🐾
Abalone
Haliotis iris
LC 🐾
Abalone
Haliotis elegans
LC 🐾
Blacklip Abalone
Haliotis rubra
VU 🐾
Black Abalone
Haliotis cracherodii
CR 🐾
Canaliculate abalone
Haliotis parva
DD 🐾
Circular Ear Shell
Haliotis cyclobates
LC
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giant abalone
Haliotis gigantea
NE
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Variable Abalone
Haliotis varia
LC 🐾
Green Abalone
Haliotis fulgens
CR 🐾
Rosy Abalone
Haliotis marmorata
LC 🐾
Lovely Abalone
Haliotis clathrata
LC 🐾
Brazier's Ear Shell
Haliotis brazieri
NT 🐾
Blood-spotted abalone
Haliotis spadicea
LC 🐾
Yellow-foot Paua
Haliotis australis
LC 🐾
Perlemoen
Haliotis midae
EN
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