Longevity of Captive Pinto Abalones Haliotis kamtschatkana
Paul AJ and Paul JM. 2000. Longevity of Captive Pinto Abalones Haliotis kamtschatkana. Alaska Fishery Research Bulletin. 7:51-53
Ten pinto abalones Haliotis kamtschatkana were captured in Sitka Sound in 1979 and held in captivity at the Seward Marine Center Laboratory. The first of them died in 1985, and 3 were still alive in 2000 when this note was written. Their shell lengths at capture ranged from 48 to 53 mm. At death 7 individuals had shell lengths ranging from 91 to 102 mm. The 3 live individuals had shell lengths of 81, 96, and 98 mm. These observations indicate pinto abalones have the capacity to live for periods exceeding 20 years in captivity
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Paul, A; Paul, J
- Units
- GLBA , SITK
- Keywords
- abalone, Coastal/Marine Systems, Invertebrates (Insects Other), Sitka Sound