Haliotis virginea facts for kids
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Haliotis virginea, Virgin Paua, is a species of edible sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Haliotidae, the abalones.
- Subspecies
- Haliotis virginea crispata Gould, 1847
- Haliotis virginea huttoni Filhol, 1880
- Haliotis virginea morioria Powell, 1938
- Haliotis virginea stewartae Jones & Owen, 2004
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.
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