Species Austropyrgus nepeanensis Clark, Miller & Ponder, 2003
- Austropyrgus nepeanensis Clark, S.A., Miller, A.C. & Ponder, W.F. 2003. Revision of the Snail Genus Austropyrgus (Gastropoda: Hydrobiidae): A Morphostatic Radiation of Freshwater Gastropods in Southeastern Australia. Records of the Australian Museum Suppl. 28: 1-109 [49].
Type data:
Holotype AM C.343011, Stonequarry Ck, about 50 m upstream from the Nepean River, at Maldon, S of Picton, New South Wales [34°12.34'S 150°37.83'E].
Paratype(s) AM C.343010 (3 specimens), Stonequarry Ck, about 50 m upstream from the Nepean River, at Maldon, S of Picton, New South Wales; AM C.201651 (20+ specimens), Stonequarry Ck, about 50 m upstream from the Nepean River, at Maldon, S of Picton, New South Wales.
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from limited area, few small streams flowing into the Nepean River.
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NSW: Sydney Basin (SB)
Ecological Descriptors
Lotic freshwater.
Extra Ecological Information
Found on leaves and roots.
General References
Clark, S.A., Miller, A.C. & Ponder, W.F. 2003. Revision of the Snail Genus Austropyrgus (Gastropoda: Hydrobiidae): A Morphostatic Radiation of Freshwater Gastropods in Southeastern Australia. Records of the Australian Museum Suppl. 28: 1-109 [49, figs 23G, 24D, 28B, 29F]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-Jun-2021 | TRUNCATELLOIDEA | 14-Feb-2012 | MODIFIED | Mr Des Beechey (AM) Ms Anouk Mututantri (AM) |
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |