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, …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

Nov 22, 2019 · Haliotis iris, or pāua, is a species of abalone exclusively found in New Zealand. They are prized for their bright turquoise shells with an iridescent rainbow sheen. The white …

The Paua grows its shell by secreting successive layers of calcium carbonate that reflect light in a rainbow style display. The mix of turquoise blue, green, pink and purple varies greatly from …

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.