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, …

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.

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.

Sep 21, 2025 · Paua (pronounced “pah-wah”) refers to Haliotis iris, a species of abalone found in the coastal waters of New Zealand. Paua is highly valued both culturally and economically, …

New Zealand Abalone (Pāua Shell) is the most colourful abalone shell in the world. Its iridescent nacre features deep blue and green hues with flashes of pink and purple. Unique to New …

Shells now worth almost as much as the meat. Fishermen used to call the paua 'Muttonfish' and use it for bait. Research at Otago University includes stocking densities, reproductive cycles, …

Pāua are a different story, although their populations seem to be headed, to a lesser degree, in the same general direction. A ki wi icon as much for the gorgeous blue-green-purple shells as …

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. …

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 …

Family: Paua belong to the Haliotidae family (abalones). Related species: Related species include Yellow-foot paua (H. australis) and Virgin paua (H. virginea). H. australis is widespread around …