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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			| 1 Reported commercial catch is calculated for the 12 month period to 30/09/2026 | 
		 
		
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			| 2 Quota value and exports are calculated pro-rata to reported commercial catch for the 12 month period to 30/09/2026 | 
		 
	 
 
             
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