Gunn's Screw Shell

Gazameda gunnii

Sea Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

Endangered This species is listed as Endagered in Tasmania more HERE

About

Colour white with pale brown or purple-brown bands around centre of whorls and may have wavy axial brown streaks.

Endangered:This species is listed as Endangered in Tasmania

Size

Can grow up to around 69mm

Habitat

Lives subtidally and offshore on sand

Distribution

Eastern Australia From QLD to Tasmania.

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (3)

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

Quick Facts

Common name: Gunn's Screw Shell
Scientific name: Gazameda gunnii (Reeve, 1849)
Family: Turritellidae
Category: Sea Life › Shellfish
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

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Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

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