Species Ubiquitarion iridis (Hyman, 2007)
Iridescent Semi-slug
- Peloparion iridis Hyman, I.T. 2007. Three new genera and five new species of Helicarionidae from southeastern Australia (Pulmonata: Stylommatophora: Helicarionoidea). Molluscan Research 27(2): 89-104.
Type data:
Holotype AMSA 456552, Sydney Harbour, Elizabeth Bay, NSW, pre 1877.Type locality references:
Hyman, I.T. 2007. Three new genera and five new species of Helicarionidae from southeastern Australia (Pulmonata: Stylommatophora: Helicarionoidea). Molluscan Research 27(2): 89-104 [91-93].
Generic Combinations
- Ubiquitarion iridis (Hyman, 2007). —
Hyman, I.T., de la Iglesia Lamborena, I. & Köhler, F. 2017. Molecular phylogenetics and systematic revision of the south-eastern Australian Helicarionidae (Gastropoda, Stylommatophora). Contributions to Zoology 86(1): 51-95 [94, Figs 32D, 35B, 37]
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Monto, SE Qld to Grafton area, NE NSW. Introduced into Sydney and central NSW coast. The Sydney records are most likely an early introduction from one of the northern habitats
IBRA
NSW, Qld: Sydney Basin (SB), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Arboreal, gardens, litter-dwelling, rainforest, woodland.
Extra Ecological Information
Semi-arboreal, living on leaves of trees anmd shrubs
Diagnosis
Shell small, pale greenish-yellow, ear-shaped, flattened; last whorl very large and flared, underside diaphanous; diameter 8mm. Animal beige with pink dorsal stripe, dense black venation on sides of tail with pustulose mantle; right shell lappet small and rounded, body covered in tiny iridescent speckles. Right shell lap large with dark border, left shell lap with dark stripe centrally. Shell lobes small, fused. Caudal horn relatively large; caudal foss a veritical slit in tail.
Diagnosis References
Hyman, I.T. 2007. Three new genera and five new species of Helicarionidae from southeastern Australia (Pulmonata: Stylommatophora: Helicarionoidea). Molluscan Research 27(2): 89-104 [91-93]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2018 | HETEROBRANCHIA | 05-Jun-2018 | MODIFIED | Ingo Burghardt (AM) Ms Anouk Mututantri |
| 05-Feb-2014 | HELICARIONIDAE | 03-Apr-2012 | MODIFIED | Dr John Stanisic (BAAM) |
| 26-Jul-2010 | MODIFIED |