Species Austropyrgus parvus Clark, Miller & Ponder, 2003
- Austropyrgus parvus 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 [28].
Type data:
Holotype AM C.343075, W side of Newlands Cascades, Franklin R., opposite downstream end of rock shelter, Tasmania [42°23.65, 145°45.00'E].
Paratype(s) AM C.343076 (3 specimens), W side of Newlands Cascades, Franklin R., opposite downstream end of rock shelter, Tasmania; AM C.201349 (20+ specimens), W side of Newlands Cascades, Franklin R., opposite downstream end of rock shelter, Tasmania; TMH E.23423 (3 specimens), W side of Newlands Cascades, Franklin R., opposite downstream end of rock shelter, Tasmania; QVM 9:17052 (3 specimens), W side of Newlands Cascades, Franklin R., opposite downstream end of rock shelter, Tasmania.
Distribution
States
Tasmania
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from limited area, lower Franklin River
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
Tas: Tasmanian West (TWE)
Ecological Descriptors
Lotic freshwater.
Extra Ecological Information
Found on leaves, roots and stones.
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 [28-29, figs 15D, 16C, 17D]
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) |