Genus Fonscochlea Ponder, Hershler & Jenkins, 1989
- Fonscochlea (Wolfgangia) zeidleri Ponder, W.F., Hershler, R. & Jenkins, B. 1989. An endemic radiation of hydrobiid snails from artesian springs in northern South Australia: their taxonomy, physiology, distribution and anatomy. Malacologia 31: 1-140 [55] [two forms of this species were distinguished by the authors].
Type data:
Holotype SAMA D17915, Coward Springs, Middle Springs, W of Lake Eyre South, SA.
Paratype(s) SAMA D3206; AM C152889; AM C152900–4; AM C152928.
Taxonomic Decision for Subgeneric Arrangement
- Ponder, W.F., Hershler, R. & Jenkins, B. 1989. An endemic radiation of hydrobiid snails from artesian springs in northern South Australia: their taxonomy, physiology, distribution and anatomy. Malacologia 31: 1-140 [18]
Distribution
States
South Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
SA: Simpson Strzelecki Dunefields (SSD)
General References
Ponder, W.F., Hershler, R. & Jenkins, B. 1989. An endemic radiation of hydrobiid snails from artesian springs in northern South Australia: their taxonomy, physiology, distribution and anatomy. Malacologia 31: 1-140 [18-26]
Wilmer, J.W. & Wilcox, C. 2007. Fine scale patterns of migration and gene flow in the endangered mound spring snail, Fonscochlea accepta (Mollusca:Hydrobiidae) in arid Australia. Conservation Genetics 8: 617-628
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Feb-2024 | LITTORINIMORPHA Golikov & Starobogatov, 1975 | 11-Oct-2023 | MODIFIED | Dr Mandy Reid (ABRS) |
| 01-Jun-2021 | TRUNCATELLOIDEA | 17-Feb-2012 | MODIFIED | Mr Des Beechey (AM) Ms Anouk Mututantri (AM) |
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |