Species Austropyrgus pusillus Clark, Miller & Ponder, 2003
- Austropyrgus pusillus 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 [59].
Type data:
Holotype AM C.334602, small trib. of Glenelg R., at Dartmoor, Victoria [37°54.60'S 141°19.93'E].
Paratype(s) AM C.307582 (3 specimens), small trib. of Glenelg R., at Dartmoor, Victoria; AM C.300691 (20+ specimens), small trib. of Glenelg R., at Dartmoor, Victoria; AM C.300701 (20+ specimens), small trib. of Glenelg R., at Dartmoor, Victoria; AM C.300702 (20+ specimens); NMV F.82342 (3 specimens), small trib. of Glenelg R., at Dartmoor, Victoria.
Distribution
States
Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from limited area, lower part of the Glenelg River.
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
Vic: Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP)
Ecological Descriptors
Lotic freshwater.
Extra Ecological Information
Found on leaves, roots, wood 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 [59, figs 36A, 37A, 38B]
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) |