Tasmanian turrid

Guraleus tasmanicus

Sea Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

The shell is fusiform, attenuate at both ends, ivory white, between the lirae tinged with very pale red. The spire is raised and longer than the aperture. The shell contains 7 whorls, convex, angular behind and excavate above. They are elegantly ribbed lengthwise (12–14 in body whorl), transversely regularly lirate. The ribs are angular, smooth, shining. The lirae are broad and flattened. The aperture is narrowly ovate. The outer lip is thin.

Size

Can grow to around 15mm long

Habitat

Subtidally amoungst rocks and seaweeds

Distribution

Southeastern Australia including Tasmania.

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)
  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)
  2. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

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