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Variable Abalone

Haliotis varia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Sri Lanka and Taiwan.

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Mollusca (mollusques)

Class

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Lepetellida (Lepetellida)

Species

Haliotis varia (Variable Abalone)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese イボアナゴ

German Schillerndes Meerohr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Variable Abalone?

The scientific name of Variable Abalone is Haliotis varia. It belongs to the genus Haliotis.

What is the conservation status of Variable Abalone?

Variable Abalone (Haliotis varia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Variable Abalone live?

Variable Abalone is found in Distributed across Sri Lanka and Taiwan.. Countries include Sri Lanka, Taiwan.

What family does Variable Abalone belong to?

Variable Abalone (Haliotis varia) belongs to the genus Haliotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Haliotidae.

Is Variable Abalone endangered?

No, Variable Abalone (Haliotis varia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Variable Abalone belong to?

Variable Abalone (Haliotis varia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Variable Abalone?

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