About
Very similar to the Ribbed whelk this shell differs in its patterning and colourationThis species is listed as a variation or subspecies of C.eburnea however some list it as a speerate species more research is required to difine this species
This species is listed as a variation or subspecies of C.eburnea however some list it as a speerate species more research is required to difine this species
Size
Can grow to around 35mmHabitat
Lives intertidally and subtidally on rocks, sand and mudDistribution
Southrn Australia from WA to NSW including TasmaniaGallery
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Local Sightings
1 recorded sighting in and around the area.
References & citations (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)
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