Abalone

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Abalone
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Real-world info
Name: Haliotis Family: Haliotidae
Main appearances
DnM DnM+ AC DnMe+ iQue WW CF NL NH
Other appearances
Film HHD aF PC
Names in other languages  アワビ  전복  abalone  Seeohr  鲍鱼  ormeau  abulón  abalone  鮑魚  ormeau  abulón  абалон

The abalone is a sea creature in the Animal Crossing series introduced in Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

While initially absent from Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the abalone was added in the 1.3.0 Free Summer Update in July 2020, where it appears from 4 PM to 9 AM as a medium-sized, medium-speed shadow from summer to mid winter.

Catch details

In New Leaf

#7

"I got an abalone! And that's no bologna!"

Time of year	All year (also available on Tortimer Island)
Time of day	4 PM – 9 AM
Peak times	May – Sep 15: 9 PM – 4 AM
Shadow size	Medium
Shadow movement	Uniform
Sea creature size	18 cm
Selling price	400 Bells
Furniture size

In New Horizons

#17

"I got an abalone! Why do I want a sandwich now?"

Time of year	North: Jun – Jan South: Dec – Jul
Time of day	4 PM – 9 AM
Shadow size	Medium
Shadow movement	Medium
Spawn requirement	Catch 20 total sea creatures
Selling price	2,000 Bells
Furniture size

Donating to the museum

In New Leaf

Upon being donated museum, the abalone can be found in the large pool in the first room of the sea exhibit, along with many other species of sea creatures. It is found close to the entrance of the large saltwater exhibit. The exhibit has this to say about the abalone:

"Abalones grow less than an inch a year, so it takes several years for them to grow to full size. They are related to ear shells and have been used in celebrations and offerings since ancient times."

In New Horizons

When donating to Blathers or selecting "Tell me about this!" in New Horizons, he will provide the following information about the fish:

"My feathers, but the abalone is a most deceptive sea snail, wot wot! After seeing its dull brown shell from the outside, one would think it quite plain. But take a gander inside, and you'll see that the abalone's home is a shimmering beauty to behold! The inner layer of the shell is made of "nacre," or "mother-of-pearl," and, hoo, what a dazzling iridescent hue! Let this be a lesson! You mustn't judge a sea snail by the outside of its shell. Judge by the inside of its shell instead."

Once donated, the abalone can be seen in the coast tank with the turban shell and seaweed.

Fishing Tourney

In New Leaf

As a sea creature, the abalone cannot be scored during a Fishing Tourney, but it can still be given to Chip, who will say the following:

"With abalone, you can make sashimi, steam or sauté 'em, or anything. It's all good! Go abalone wild! Not that I mind just eating them like this! YUMMY YUM!"

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Names in other languages

	アワビ awabi	-
	전복 jeonbok	-
	鲍鱼 bàoyú	-
	鮑魚 Unknown
	абалон Abalon	-
	abalone	-
	Seeohr	Abalone, lit. "sea ear"
	abulón	Abalone
	ormeau	-
	abalone	-