Pāua is the Māori name given to four New Zealand species of large edible sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs which belong to the family Haliotidae (in which there is only one genus, …

Esteemed for both its gastronomic virtues and the surreal beauty of its shell, paua is our mollusc supreme. But pressure on the resource-especially from poachers-means that the days of …

The term paua in the Māori language refers to three species of abalone, marine gastropod mollusks belonging to the Haliotis genus and found exclusively in New Zealand.

Jul 26, 2025 · Paua, also known as abalone, is a type of shellfish found primarily in New Zealand and along the coast of southern Australia. This marine mollusk is highly valued for its …

Paua, pronounced ‘Paw uh,’ is the Maori name given to New Zealand’s unique variety of Black Foot Abalone — renowned for its lustrous bluey-green and purple shell colourings.

Pāua are unique to New Zealand and highly valued. Find out about pāua, fishing rules, and the status of the fishery. Other name: abalone. Scientific names: Haliotis iris, Haliotis australis. …

There are three main types of Pāua found in New Zealand: The most common and well-known Pāua in New Zealand is Haliotis iris. It can grow quite large, up to 18 centimeters wide. Pāua …

The paua (pronounced pa-wa or pah-wah) is a large ormer or abalone, Haliotis iris, found all round the coasts of New Zealand, where it is endemic. The best specimens are said to come …

Paua is a marine mollusc, a type of abalone, found only in New Zealand’s coastal waters. It is highly regarded for both its flavorful meat and the remarkably iridescent inner surface of its shell.

Jan 13, 2017 · Pauas live around the rocky coasts of New Zealand and are found at or below the level of the lowest spring tide, that is, at a depth of between one and 12 metres. Much of the …