One Red Abalone measuring 7 to 9 inches ******

One Red Abalone measuring 7 to 9 inches.

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Haliotis rufescens (red abalone) is a species of very large edible sea snail in the family Haliotidae. These abalones can be found from British Columbia, Canada, to Baja California, Mexico.

Red abalones live in rocky areas with kelp. They feed on the several varieties of kelp that grow within their range, Juveniles prefer coraline algae, bacteria and deatoms. Red Abalones are found from the intertidal zone to water depths of 590 feet.

The red abalone's shell length can reach a maximum of about 12 inches, making it the largest species of abalone in the world.

The shell is large, thick, dome-shaped, and usually covered with barnacles, vegetation, or other marine growth making the color and shell sculpture difficult to determine. It is usually a dull brick red color externally. Typically the shell has three to four slightly raised oval holes or respiratory pores, although specimens with no holes and others with more than four have been found. These holes collectively make up what is known as the selenizone which form as the shell grows. The inside of the shell appears polished and is iridecent . A central, prominent muscle scar is easily visible in the shells of most Red Abalone, marking the location at which Haliotis rufescen's strong columellar muscle attaches.

REF: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.