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Red Abalone

Haliotis rufescens

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Chile, China, Norway, Peru, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇳 China 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇪 Peru 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Lepetellida (Lepetellida)

Species

Haliotis rufescens (Red Abalone)

Names in Other Languages

German Rote Abalone

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Haliotis unilateralis

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Abalone?

The scientific name of Red Abalone is Haliotis rufescens. It belongs to the genus Haliotis.

What is the conservation status of Red Abalone?

Red Abalone (Haliotis rufescens) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red Abalone live?

Red Abalone is found in Distributed across Chile, China, Norway, Peru, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, China, Norway, Peru, Taiwan.

What family does Red Abalone belong to?

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

Is Red Abalone endangered?

Yes, Red Abalone (Haliotis rufescens) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Red Abalone belong to?

Red Abalone (Haliotis rufescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Red Abalone?

The closest relatives of Red Abalone in the genus Haliotis include Abalone, Abalone, Abalone, Abalone, Abalone.