About Haliotis brazieri Angas, 1869
The shell of Haliotis brazieri Angas, 1869 ranges in size between 25 mm and 70 mm. This small shell has a rounded, oval, flattened shape. Its surface is smooth overall, with the exception of a strong rounded rib that runs circularly midway between the spire and the row of perforations, along with fine, hairlike growth striae covering the entire surface. The species has 4 to 6 perforations, which are round, erect, and tubular. The shell's color pattern is flesh-colored, ranging from red to blood-red, and is variegated with a few zigzag green markings on the upper surface. Outside the row of holes, numerous short flame-shaped markings extend toward the columella. The shell has a similar overall shape to Haliotis pulcherrima, but it is flatter, and lacks radiating folds or spiral striae except for indistinct markings on the spire. Close inspection reveals fine, close radiating striae across the entire shell surface. The area between the holes and the columella is strongly convex. The inner surface of the shell is silvery pinkish. The columellar plate is not wide and is flat. The cavity of the spire is red on the inside. This is a marine species that is endemic to Australia, where it occurs off the coasts of New South Wales and Queensland.
