Haliotis virginea


Haliotis virginea, Virgin Paua, is a species of edible sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Haliotidae, the abalones.
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Description

The size of the shell varies between 30 mm and 75 mm.

Distribution

This marine species is endemic to New Zealand.

Human use

Haliotis virginea and other two Haliotis species are known as "paua" in New Zealand and are a restricted food source.