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orcille de mer

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

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Mollusca (mollusques)

Class

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Lepetellida (Lepetellida)

Species

Haliotis tuberculata (orcille de mer)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of orcille de mer?

The scientific name of orcille de mer is Haliotis tuberculata. It belongs to the genus Haliotis.

What is the conservation status of orcille de mer?

orcille de mer (Haliotis tuberculata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does orcille de mer live?

orcille de mer 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 orcille de mer belong to?

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

Is orcille de mer endangered?

Yes, orcille de mer (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 orcille de mer belong to?

orcille de mer (Haliotis tuberculata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of orcille de mer?

The closest relatives of orcille de mer in the genus Haliotis include ormeau à lèvres noires, ormeau de Mida, ormeau géant, Abalone, Abalone.