Wavy Top Shell

Clanculus undatus

Sea Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Not as common as others in this genus locally but can be found washed up along Tomahawk Beach from time to time

Identification

The largest top shell in the genus Clanculus, the shell is reddish-brown with a number of black or dark spots arranged in rows. The shell is squat and rounded with small beaded spirals around the six whorls

Size

Can grow to around 40mm however smaller sizes are commonly found

Habitat

Can be found under rocks and in rock crevices and washed up along beaches

Distribution

Southern Australian coasts including around Tasmania

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)
  1. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2023-01-05 09:49:57)
  2. Grove, S.J. (2018). A Guide to the Seashells and other Marine Molluscs of Tasmania web-site (accessed 2023-01-05 09:50:38)

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