About Haliotis roei J.E.Gray, 1826
The shell of Haliotis roei J.E.Gray, 1826 reaches a size between 50 mm and 120 mm. It has a short-oval shape, with the apex positioned a distance from the nearest margin that is somewhat over one-fifth of the shell's greatest length. The shell's sculpture is made up of strong, unequal spiral cords crossed by radiating folds. It has 7 to 9 rather small, slightly raised perforations. The right side of the shell is straighter than the rounded left margin, and its back is depressed. The shell's base color is scarlet-red, more or less marbled with olive-green, and marked with broad white rays. Numerous unequal spiral riblets are separated by deeply cut grooves; the summits of these riblets are cut by fine radiating striae, and are made uneven by more or less developed folds that radiate from the suture. The spire is rather elevated. The inner surface of the shell is silvery and very iridescent, with pink, green and steel-blue reflections. The columellar plate is narrow, and obliquely truncated at its base. This marine species is endemic to Australia, and can be found in waters off Western Australia to Victoria.
