Conical Top Shell

Thalotia conica

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Small reddish brown conical shell with dark beads around its spiral ridges and an inner tooth on the side of the aperture.

Size

Can grow up to around 23mm

Habitat

Amoungst seagrass subtidally and intertidally

Distribution

Southwest Australia to New South Wales and off Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

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

Quick Facts

Common name: Conical Top Shell
Scientific name: Thalotia conica (Gray, 1826)
Family: Trochidae
Category: Sea Life › Shellfish
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Conical Kelp Shell

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