Wavy Spindle Shell

Propefusus undulatus

Sea Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

The shell of this species is variable in the past leading to this species being listed under other names the shell of live speciemen is normally covered in a brown periostracum.

Size

Can grow to around 120mm

Habitat

Can be found in the intertidal zone out to a depth of 220m and sandy bottoms and near reef or structure

Distribution

Southern Australia from WA to NSW including around Tasmania

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (3)
  1. Des Beechey - The Seashells of New South Wales (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  2. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  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)

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