Flattened oval shell. Irregular colours, usually green, brown and blue with red.
Row of three to six raised holes are present on the shell.
Flattened oval shell.
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Length 10 cm (4 inches)+ |
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Weight Varied. |
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Habitat Found worldwide, in declining numbers. In B.C., they are at risk of extinction. |
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Fishing The entire coast of B.C. is CLOSED to Abalone harvesting. |
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Cooking Non-applicable. |
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Notices The entire coast of B.C. is CLOSED to Abalone harvesting. Help stop the illegal harvest and sale of Abalone. Please report all violations. |
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