greenlip abalone
Namegreenlip abalone
Scientific NameHaliotis laevigata
Common NameGreenlip Abalone
FamilyHaliotidae
GenusHaliotis
Specieslaevigata
Geographic DistributionEndemic to southern Australia, ranging from Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, and New South Wales.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)100
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its large, flattened, oval shape, the characteristic row of 5-7 open respiratory pores along the left margin, and the distinctive greenish-blue and brown mottled exterior. The interior nacre is highly iridescent with a prominent green sheen on the lip.
Rarityrare
Author CitationDonovan, 1808
Description
A large, ear-shaped marine gastropod shell, characterized by its low, flattened profile and a distinctive row of respiratory pores along one edge. The exterior displays a mottled pattern of greenish-blue and brown hues, indicative of its natural camouflage on rocky substrates. The shell surface appears somewhat rough with growth lines and some encrusting organisms.
