Common Conniwink

About

Shell conical but with slightly convex whorls, which may either be smooth or bear a row of raised ridges or nodules on their lower third. Colour variable, from plain pale grey through to almost black; typically with diagonal interrupted wavy dark bands or tessellations. Periphery of body-whorl forms a sharply-defined separation from the base of the shell, which usually bears spiral grooves and is usually pale with well-defined dark brown flecks. The central part of the base (columella) and adjacent parts of the aperture (mouth) are usually flushed with orange.

Size

Shell height can grow to around 15mm

Habitat

Intertidally amongst rocks and seaweed

Distribution

South-eastern Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

1. Grove, S.J. (2018). A Guide to the Seashells and other Marine Molluscs of Tasmania web-site. (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
2. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)