Roe's abalone
NameRoe's abalone
Scientific NameHaliotis roei
Common NameRoe's abalone
FamilyHaliotidae
GenusHaliotis
Speciesroei
Geographic DistributionEndemic to Western Australia, found along the coast from Geraldton in the north to Esperance in the south.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)70
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include the distinct, numerous, and often wavy concentric growth ridges on the exterior surface, a row of 5-7 open respiratory pores along the left margin, and its relatively small, flattened, oval shape. The reddish-brown coloration is also characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author CitationGray, 1826
Description
The Roe's abalone shell is a flattened, oval-shaped gastropod shell characterized by its prominent, somewhat wavy, concentric growth ridges across the exterior surface. A distinctive row of open respiratory pores runs along one side of the shell. The exterior color is typically reddish-brown to reddish-orange, often with variations in tone and sometimes showing lighter patches or encrustations. The spire is low, and the shell has a wide, ear-like aperture.
