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Donkey's ear abalone

Haliotis asinina

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Mollusca (Mollusks)

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Lepetellida (Lepetellida)

Species

Haliotis asinina (Donkey's ear abalone)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミミガイ

German Eselsohr-Abalone

Similar Species in Haliotis

Haliotis tuberculata

Haliotis queketti

Haliotis unilateralis

Haliotis semiplicata

Haliotis elegans

Haliotis pourtalesii

Haliotis cracherodii

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Donkey's ear abalone?

The scientific name of Donkey's ear abalone is Haliotis asinina. It belongs to the genus Haliotis.

What is the conservation status of Donkey's ear abalone?

Donkey's ear abalone (Haliotis asinina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Donkey's ear abalone live?

Donkey's ear abalone is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.

What family does Donkey's ear abalone belong to?

Donkey's ear abalone (Haliotis asinina) belongs to the genus Haliotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Haliotidae.

Is Donkey's ear abalone endangered?

No, Donkey's ear abalone (Haliotis asinina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Donkey's ear abalone belong to?

Donkey's ear abalone (Haliotis asinina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Donkey's ear abalone?

The closest relatives of Donkey's ear abalone in the genus Haliotis include Abalone, Abalone, Abalone, Abalone, Abalone.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Haliotis — 20 Species

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Haliotis tuberculata

Haliotis unilateralis

Haliotis queketti

Haliotis pourtalesii

Haliotis semiplicata

Haliotis elegans

Haliotis cracherodii

Blacklip Abalone

Blood-spotted abalone

Haliotis spadicea

Brazier's Ear Shell

Haliotis brazieri

Canaliculate abalone

Circular Ear Shell

Haliotis cyclobates

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Donkey's ear abalone

Haliotis asinina

LC

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Haliotis walallensis

Haliotis gigantea

Haliotis fulgens

Greenlip Abalone

Haliotis laevigata

Haliotis jacnensis

Japanese abalone

Haliotis kamtschatkana

Data verified March 2026

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