Menke's Dove Shell

Mitrella menkeana

Sea Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

The colouration of this shell is variable whilst the shell is tall and and the whorls are more smooth than other species.

Size

Can grow to around 20mm

Habitat

Subtidally amoungst seaweeds

Distribution

Found from NSW to WA including around 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)
Des Beechey - The Seashells of New South Wales (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Menke's Dove Shell
Scientific name: Mitrella menkeana (Reeve, 1859)
Family: Columbellidae
Category: Sea Life › Shellfish
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Pointed Dove Shell

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