Species Annabellia subglobosa Shea & Griffiths, 2010
Annabellia subglobosa, dorsal view. Diameter of shell: 22.5 mm
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Annabelllia subglobosa, ventral view.
Annabellia subglobosa, apertural view.
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Species Annabellia subglobosa Shea & Griffiths, 2010
Glen Lyon Carnivorous Snail
Compiler and date details
September 2012 - Dr John Stanisic
- Annabellia subglobosa 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. [132, 570] [etymology: referring to the subglobose shape of the shell].
Type data:
Holotype QM MO72374, Glen Lyon, via Texas, SE QLD.
Paratype(s) QM MO4044; QM MO4045.
Introduction
Annabellia subglobosa is distinguished from A. bingara by the larger size, more globose shape and bolder radial sculpture. Much of this species’ range was lost through inundation following construction of the Glen Lyon dam.
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Texas Caves area, inland SE Qld
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
Qld: New England Tablelands (NET)
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Under rocks, vine thicket.
Extra Ecological Information
On limestone outcrops
Diagnosis
Shell medium-sized to large, tawny yellow with darker radial streaks, subglobose to globosely turbinate with a domed spire; teleoconch sculpture of strong radial ribs on upper surface and around umbilical area; umbilicus very narrow, V-shaped; diameter 22.5mm.
Diagnosis References
General References
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. [132] (Glen Lyon Carnivorous Snail)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Apr-2012 | ADDED |