Species Scagacola einasleigh Stanisic, 2010
Scagacola einasleigh, dorsal view. Diameter of shell: 18.5 mm
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Scagacola einasleigh, ventral view.
Scagacola einasleigh, apertural view.
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Species Scagacola einasleigh Stanisic, 2010
Einasleigh Carnivorous Snail
Compiler and date details
October 2012 - Dr John Stanisic
- Scagacola einasleigh Stanisic, J. in Stanisic, J., Shea, M., Potter, D. & Griffiths, O. 2010. Australian Land Snails. A field guide to eastern Australian species. Mauritius : Bioculture Press Vol. 1 595 pp. [138, 573] [etymology: for the Einasleigh Uplands bioregion].
Type data:
Holotype QM MO59076, Greenvale, c.59km SSW, Upper Jack Formation at Geologists Cave, NE QLD [19°27'38"S, 144°46'38"E].
Paratype(s) QM MO53695; QM MO59036; QM MO59059; QM MO78887.
Introduction
Scagacola einasleigh is distinguished from S. reducta by the larger size and more conspicuous adult spiral sculpture.
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Broken River, SSW of Greenvale to Mt Surprise, NE QLD
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
Qld: Einasleigh Uplands (EIU)
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Among rocks, dry vine thickets.
Extra Ecological Information
On rock outcrops; living among talus
Diagnosis References
General References
Common Name References
Stanisic, J. in Stanisic, J., Shea, M., Potter, D. & Griffiths, O. 2010. Australian Land Snails. A field guide to eastern Australian species. Mauritius : Bioculture Press Vol. 1 595 pp. [138] (Einasleigh Carnivorous Snail)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-Apr-2012 | ADDED |