Beautiful red abalone shell

Measures approximately 7.5 inches in length and 6 inches in width, and weighs 13.5 ounces.

Giant Red Abalone

• Scientific name: Haliotis Rufescens. Ranges from Bodega Bay California to Mexico. Found in rather deep water. It is considered one of the largest species in the Eastern Pacific. It is large, thick heavy shell and can reach a length of about 10 inches. Its shape is generally oval with outside color of dull redish brown. The sculpture has rounded rubs and low radiating waves. Inside, the shell is highly polished with a rainbow of colors. The hues are blue, copper but predominately pink. The outer rim projects over the pearly interior and forms a red edge. There are usually 4 open respiratory holes at the margin. These abalones live attached to rock and are edible. From shells-of-aquarius.com

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