Lineated Cominella

Cominella lineolata

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A very common shell along Tomahawk Beach commonly under rocks or in rock pools

Identification

Shell smooth or slightly bumpy. Pattern varies, usually cream to light green with wide dashed brown or black lines around the shell

Size

Can grow up to around 3cm

Habitat

Rock pools, under rocks and on sand

Distribution

Southern Australia From NSW to WA including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2022-11-20 10:36:16)

Quick Facts

Common name: Lineated Cominella
Scientific name: Cominella lineolata Lamarck, 1809
Family: Buccinidae
Category: Sea Life › Shellfish
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Lineated Buccinum Whelk

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