What are the varieties of abalone?

Abalone is a type of shellfish, with multiple species and subspecies of abalone existing around the world. Here are some common abalone species:

Japanese abalone (Haliotis discus hannai): Japanese abalone is one of the most common and widely farmed species. It has a round shell with a smooth surface, mostly dark brown or green, and large in size.

South African abalone (Haliotis midae): South African abalone is a larger abalone with gray or brown shells that usually have obvious lines and decorations.

Red abalone (Haliotis rufescens): Red abalone is a common abalone species on the west coast of North America. The shells usually have a red to brownish-red appearance with multiple round protrusions on the surface.

New Zealand abalone (Haliotis iris): New Zealand abalone has unique colors and patterns, and the shells have colorful sheen, including blue, green, purple, etc.

California red-eared abalone (Haliotis fulgens): California red-eared abalone is a unique species of abalone found on the California coast. Its shells are orange-red and covered with brown veins.

Haliotis corrugata: Haliotis corrugata is a common abalone species on the coast of Mexico and Central America. The shell is light gray to yellowish brown in color and has many longitudinal heavy wrinkles.

These are just some of the common abalone species, there are actually many other species and subspecies which may vary in appearance, color and range. The growing environment and breeding requirements of each species may also vary. When breeding or purchasing abalone, you can learn more about and choose a species that suits your needs and conditions.

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