Species Austropyrgus rectus (Ponder, Colgan, Clark, Miller & Terzis, 1994)
- Fluvidona recta Ponder, W.F., Colgan, D.J., Clark, G.A., Miller, A.C. & Terzis, T. 1994. Microgeographic genetic and morphological differentiation of freshwater snails — the Hydrobiidae of Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, south-eastern Australia. Australian Journal of Zoology 42: 557-678 [640].
Type data:
Holotype AM C.172759, Squeaky Beach Ck, ca 60 m from road upstream on N side, Wilsons Promontory, Vic., 20 m [39°0.70'S 146°18.35'E].
Paratype(s) AM C.174026 (20+ specimens), Squeaky Beach Ck, ca 60 m from road upstream on N side, Wilsons Promontory, Vic., 20 m; NMV F.65714 (1 specimen), Squeaky Beach Ck, ca 60 m from road upstream on N side, Wilsons Promontory, Vic., 20 m.
Generic Combinations
- Austropyrgus rectus (Ponder, Colgan, Clark, Miller & Terzis, 1994). —
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 [93, figs 34C, 35C]
Distribution
States
Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from limited area, western Wilsons Promontory.
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
Vic: Flinders (FLI)
Ecological Descriptors
Lotic freshwater, swamp.
Extra Ecological Information
Found on weeds, roots and leaves.
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 [93, figs 34C, 35C]
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) |