Haliotis sorenseni
Haliotis sorenseni, commonly known as the white abalone, is a species of large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Haliotidae, the abalones. This species is endemic to the Pacific Ocean, specifically the coastal waters of California and Baja California.
Description[edit | edit source]
The Haliotis sorenseni is characterized by its oval, highly arched shell, which is usually white or cream in color. The shell can reach a maximum length of 25 cm. The interior of the shell is iridescent and has a row of respiratory pores along the outer edge.
Habitat and Distribution[edit | edit source]
The Haliotis sorenseni is found in the Pacific Ocean, from Point Conception in California to Punta Abreojos in Baja California. It inhabits rocky substrates in subtidal zones, typically at depths of 5 to 20 meters.
Conservation Status[edit | edit source]
The Haliotis sorenseni is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to overfishing and disease. Conservation efforts are underway to restore the population through captive breeding and reintroduction programs.
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