Species Austropyrgus tumidus Clark, Miller & Ponder, 2003
- Austropyrgus tumidus 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 [63].
Type data:
Holotype AM C.343025, spring at Post and Rail North Camp, 5.4 km E of Battersley's Camp, Lower Glenelg NP, Victoria [38°03.40'S 141°12.03'E].
Paratype(s) AM C.307592 (3 specimens), spring at Post and Rail North Camp, 5.4 km E of Battersley's Camp, Lower Glenelg NP, Victoria; AM C.302793 (20+ specimens), spring at Post and Rail North Camp, 5.4 km E of Battersley's Camp, Lower Glenelg NP, Victoria; NMV E.82345 (3 specimens), spring at Post and Rail North Camp, 5.4 km E of Battersley's Camp, Lower Glenelg NP, Victoria.
Distribution
States
South Australia, Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from limited area, lower part of the Glenelg River.
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
SA, Vic: Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP)
Ecological Descriptors
Freshwater, spring.
Extra Ecological Information
Found on weeds, 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 [63, figs 36C, 37B, 38D]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-Jun-2021 | TRUNCATELLOIDEA | 15-Feb-2012 | MODIFIED | Mr Des Beechey (AM) Ms Anouk Mututantri (AM) |
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |