Haliotis madaka is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Haliotidae, the abalone.
Description
The size of the shell varies between 60 mm and 246 mm. It is tan on its shell. Biology
Anatomy The shell has a wide hole and many respiratory pores used in functions like respiration or reproduction. The shell is flat to reduce drag in the habitat of the species, coastal reefs.
Diet This species is an herbivore.
Distribution This marine species occurs off Japan and Korea.
See also This species is similar to Haliotis discus discus, showing genome introgression in a study.
References
Geiger D.L. & Owen B. (2012) Abalone: Worldwide Haliotidae. Hackenheim: Conchbooks. viii + 361 pp. page(s): 100 [details] Geiger D.L. & Poppe G.T. (2000). A Conchological Iconography: The family Haliotidae. Conchbooks, Hackenheim Germany. 135pp 83pls
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