Common Butterfly Shell (Electroma papilionacea)

This bivalve mollusc has a thin and fragile shell and the colour varies from green to reddish brown and black can also be transparent in appearance.

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What habitats does Electroma papilionacea live in?

Intertidally and subtidally amongst seaweed and seagrass

What is the distribution of Electroma papilionacea?

From WA to NSW including Tasmania

How big does Electroma papilionacea grow?

Can grow to around 40mm

Common Name:Common Butterfly Shell

GenusElectroma

Speciespapilionacea

Family Name:Pteriidae

Aliases: Wing Shell,

Origin:Native

Conservation Status:Not Evaluated

Tags: bivalve

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Species Added: 03-09-2020 00:00:00

Species Updated: 27-08-2022 00:00:00

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