Common name : Black Abalone
Scientific name : Haliotis cracherodii
Family : Haliotidae
Native to : Mexico and United States
Interesting fact : They can keep your aquariumclean as they feed on algae.
Conservation status : Critically Endangered
Abalones are a group of edible sea snails. Their ears-shaped shells have a dull exterior and an iridescent interior composed of nacre, that is found on pearls. This herbivore has broad muscular feet for clinging to rocks. The gestation period is 7-14 days and they live for 30 years. They are popular as food and are used in jewellery.
