Australian Tulip Shell

Australaria australasia (Perry, 1811)

A larger solid shell that features ribs around the whorls and the shoulders feautre nodules that vary from speciemen to speciemen.

How to identify Australaria australasia?

What habitats does Australaria australasia live in?

Lives intertidally and subtidally amongst rocks and seaweed

What is the distribution of Australaria australasia?

southern Australia From WA to NSW including Tasmania

How big does Australaria australasia grow?

Can grow to around 150mm

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