Paua have a multi-coloured interior shell. They vary regionally in size.
Paua are broadcast spawners that reach maturity at a length of 93-133 mm.
Paua inhabit reefs in shallow subtidal coastal water around New Zealand.
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Key statistics
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| 25.32 |
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| 1 Reported commercial catch is calculated for the 12 month period to 30/09/2025 |
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| 2 Quota value and exports are calculated pro-rata to reported commercial catch for the 12 month period to 30/09/2025 |
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