Imbricated False Ear Shell

Granata imbricata

Sea Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This species has a shell that is depressed or flat it is white in colur with scattered reddish dots it features numerous riblets and hasa low short spire

Size

Can grow to around 40mm

Habitat

Subtidally under rocks

Distribution

From WA to NSW including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

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

Quick Facts

Common name: Imbricated False Ear Shell
Scientific name: Granata imbricata (Lamarck, 1816)
Family: Chilodontidae
Category: Sea Life › Shellfish
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

imbricate margarite
tiled false ear shell
true wide-mouthed shell

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