Horse Hoof Limpet

Sabia australis (Lamarck, 1819)

A hoof shaped limpet like snail the shell is solid and coloured white to tan brown with ribs whilst growth lines may be apparent on some speciemens


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What habitats does Sabia australis live in?

Lives subtidally attached to the shells of other molluscs

What is the distribution of Sabia australis?

Southern Australia from WA to NSW including Tasmania

How big does Sabia australis grow?

Can grow to around 25mm

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