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Pink Abalone

Haliotis corrugata

Abalone206 iNat observations

Identify Pink Abalone (Haliotis corrugata) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 6 jurisdictions.

At a glance

Pink Abalone (Haliotis corrugata) is an abalone regulated in 6 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.

The strictest bag limit is 1 (Federal Waters (DFO)); the most generous is 5 (Alaska).

Confirmed by 150 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in California.

Notable details

  • Its shell can reach up to 10 inches (25 cm) across.
  • Found from Point Conception, California south to Baja California, Mexico.
  • The wavy shell edge inspired its scientific name, meaning 'corrugated'.
  • Feeds primarily on drift kelp and other large algae.
  • Its firm, sweet meat was once prized as a California delicacy.

Where Pink Abalone are seen

Jurisdictions with rules for Pink Abalone

Background

The pink abalone, scientific name Haliotis corrugata, is a species of large edible sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Haliotidae, the abalones.

Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Pink Abalone article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pink Abalone?

Pink Abalone (Haliotis corrugata) is an abalone regulated in 6 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.

What is the scientific name for Pink Abalone?

Pink Abalone is Haliotis corrugata.

Is Pink Abalone regulated for fishing?

Yes — Pink Abalone has fishing regulations in 6 U.S. states and/or Canadian provinces tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.

How can I identify Pink Abalone?

Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Pink Abalone along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.

Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.