Species Montidelos exiguus Shea & Griffiths, 2010
Montidelos exiguus, dorsal view. Diameter of shell: 6.5 mm
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Montidelos exiguus, ventral view.
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Species Montidelos exiguus Shea & Griffiths, 2010
Richmond Range Carnivorous Snail
Compiler and date details
October 2012 - Dr John Stanisic
- Montidelos exiguus Shea, M. & Griffiths, O. in Stanisic, J., Shea, M., Potter, D. & Griffiths, O. 2010. Australian Land Snails. A field guide to eastern Australian species. Mauritius : Bioculture Press Vol. 1 595 pp. [146, 572] [etymology: from the Latin exiguus = small, referring to the comparatively small size].
Type data:
Holotype QM MO11935, Mt Glennie, 16km E of Woodenbong, NE NSW.
Paratype(s) QM MO10859; QM MO10966; QM MO17021; QM MO29801; QM MO37372; AM SC128529; AM SC339604; AM SC339607.
Introduction
Montidelos exiguus is distinguished from M. urarensis by the smaller size, and from M. canerisi by the narrower umbilicus. It differs from Microdelos pallida primarily by a combination of larger size and much narrower umbilicus.
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Richmond Range, NE NSW
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NSW: NSW North Coast (NNC)
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Litter-dwelling, sclerophyll woodland, under logs, vine scrub.
Extra Ecological Information
Dry vine scrub
Diagnosis References
General References
Common Name References
Shea, M. & Griffiths, O. in Stanisic, J., Shea, M., Potter, D. & Griffiths, O. 2010. Australian Land Snails. A field guide to eastern Australian species. Mauritius : Bioculture Press Vol. 1 595 pp. [146] (Richmond Range Carnivorous Snail)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Apr-2012 | ADDED |