General Description
Shell small, 2-3 mm of four to five whorls (turns) with flat spire, rounded final whorl and obvious ribs radiating out from axis. The space within the middle of the whorls of the shell (the umbilicus) is medium sized. The shell opening (aperture) is a rounded crescent shape. Shell brown with body darker brown, appearing very narrow in comparison with shell.
Biology
This species is thought to feed on decaying vegetable matter, fungi and biofilm on hard surfaces.
Distribution
Eastern Victoria, South Gippsland area.
Habitat
In litter and under decaying logs in damp situations.
More Information
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Brief Id
A tiny narrow-bodied snail with a light brown flattened shell with radiating ribs.
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Colours
light brown
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Maximum Size
3 mm
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Diet
Herbivore
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Diet Categories
Plant matter
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Endemicity
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, DSE Advisory List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Near Threatened
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
(Gabriel, 1930)
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Common Name
pinwheel snail
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Other Names
land snail
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Species Name
tarravillensis