Species Paralaoma annabelli Shea & Griffiths, 2010
Paralaoma annabelli, dorsal view. Diameter of shell: 2.0mm.
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Paralaoma annabelli, ventral view.
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Species Paralaoma annabelli Shea & Griffiths, 2010
Annabell's Pinhead Snail
Compiler and date details
November 2013 - Dr John Stanisic
- Paralaoma annabelli Shea, M. & Griffiths, O. 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. [178, 566] [etymology: in honour of the late Graeme Annabell].
Type data:
Holotype AM SC353384, 3.5 kms E from Wombeyan Caves, at base of limestone cliff, near stream crossing road [34˚12.41'S, 150˚59.42'E].
Paratype(s) QM MO39985; AM SC319703; AM SC362135.
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Central and southern NSW, N to Coolah Tops, Liverpool Range, ME NSW
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NSW: Sydney Basin (SB), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Litter-dwelling, woodland.
Extra Ecological Information
Dry woodland and limestone outcrops
Diagnosis
Shell minute, brown, depressedly trochoidal with strongly angular whorls and low spire; protoconch with spiral cords, teleoconch sculpture of widely spaced radial ribs, microsculpture of fine radial threads and spiral lirae; umbilicus wide, V-shaped; diameter 2mm.
Common Name References
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. [178] (Annabell's Pinhead Snail)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUNCTOIDEA | 11-Apr-2012 | ADDED | Dr John Stanisic |