Tiger Abalone
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haliotis laevigata × Haliotis rubra |
| Common Name | Tiger Abalone |
| Origin | Cross between Greenlip and Blacklip Abalone |
| Distribution | Farmed in Australian aquaculture systems. Also Southern Australia, where Greenlip and Blacklip populations overlap. |
| Habitat | Controlled aquaculture environments when farmed. Temperate reef systems in the wild |
| Depth Range | Similar to parent species in natural environments |
| Average Size | 7 to 9 centimetres |
| Maximum Size | 14+ centimetres |
| Commercial Status | Highly Commercial / Premium Market. It is specifically bred to service international export markets, highly prized across Asia for its distinct presentation and quality. |
| Primary Production | Aquaculture and naturally occurring hybrids |
| Key Characteristics | A striking, green shell patterned with bold, dark tiger-like stripes. It yields highly prized, pristine white meat completely devoid of a dark fringe or heavy slime trail. Rapid growth, it combines the structural hardiness of the Blacklip parent with the smooth shell texture of the Greenlip. |
About Tiger Abalone
Tiger Abalone is a cross between Australia's two most recognised premium abalone species, Greenlip Abalone and Blacklip Abalone.
While naturally occurring hybrids can be found where the distributions of the parent species overlap, Tiger Abalone has become particularly important within Australian aquaculture due to its strong growth performance, high meat-to-shell ratio and premium eating quality.
At Ocean Road Abalone, we specialise in farming Tiger Abalone near Port Fairy. Combining characteristics from both parent species, Tiger Abalone offers a balance of texture, flavour and consistency that has made it one of Australia's most recognised farmed abalone products.
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