Duplicaria kieneri

Duplicaria kieneri
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Size: 25 mm

Distribution: All SA coastal and gulf waters

Habitat: Unknown (observed shell occupied by Pagurixus handrecki on jetty pylon)

Depth: Subtidal

This species of auger snail has a long narrow shell, with slightly convex ribbed whorls featuring a distinct subsutural band. In life it is usually pale orange, through to bright orange and brown.


Further Reference

Molluscs of Tasmania