Abalone Shell Specimen

24.75 $

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Description

Shell Specimen: Red Abalone
Haliotis rufescens
(Swainson, 1822)
Off Cape Corrientes (Baja California)
Abalone Diver - 10-25m, under rocks
Shell Height: 136.10mm (Medium Size)
Weight: 109g
Purchase Date: December 2025
Beautiful contrast of pale red and pale green with a smooth, glossy finish due to its thickness.
Primary food source for sea otters and highly valued in Chinese cuisine.
Widely processed into mother-of-pearl inlay, fishing lures, and accessories.
Overfishing has led to a drastic decrease in large specimens.
Sizes exceeding 20cm are rare and difficult to obtain.
Valuable as decorative items and tableware.

Details

Category
Specimen Supplies
Condition
New/unused
Shipping
Included in price (by seller)
From
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Delivery in 24/48 h

SHIPPINGS

Free shipping in Spanish mainland, Balearic Islands and Portugal.

For other countries the shipping cost will be paid by the client.

DELIVERY TIME (as of delivery)

Spanish mainland, Balearic Islands and Portugal: 1-2 working days.

Other countries, we attach a table with those that are open in the online store, indicating transporter and transit days.

Free returns

The return period is 14 calendar days from the receipt of the order.

Carriers for change of size in Spanish mainland, Balearic Islands and Portugal, are in charge of 24HRS.