Greenlip Abalone
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haliotis laevigata |
| Distribution | Endemic to southern Australia, ranging from Victoria and Tasmania across to South Australia and Western Australia. |
| Habitat | Found on smooth granite rock edges, boulder fields, and limestone reefs, particularly where rock meets sand or seagrass beds. |
| Depth Range | 10 to 40 metres |
| Average Size | 13 to 15 centimetres. |
| Maximum Size | 22 centimetres. |
| Commercial Importance | Highly Commercial / Premium Export & Aquaculture. |
| Key Characteristics | This species is instantly identified by the vibrant, emerald-green edge on its muscular foot and mantle. It possesses a smooth, low-domed shell with faint spiral lines, lacking the rough ridges of other large abalones. The shell edge features 9 to 11 small, completely flush respiratory pores. |
| Primary Use | Premium seafood and sashimi markets |
About Greenlip Abalone
The Greenlip Abalone (Haliotis laevigata) is a premium luxury seafood product, highly coveted in international markets for its sweet flavour and tender texture. Unlike other abalones that hide deep in dark crevices, this species sits out in the open on smooth rock faces, catching drift algae carried by ocean currents. Because it is highly vulnerable to overfishing in the wild, it has become the gold standard species for Australia's land-based and sea-ranching aquaculture industries.
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