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Species Pupoides beltianus (Tate, 1894)

Red Centre Pupasnail


Compiler and date details

June 2012 - Dr John Stanisic

 

Introduction

Pupoides beltianus is most similar to P. pacificus, but can be distinguished by the barely reflected palatal lip. Size difference between the two species is masked by marked variation in local populations.

 

Distribution

States

Northern Territory, South Australia, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.


IBRA and IMCRA regions (map not available)

IBRA

NT, SA, WA: Carnarvon (CAR), Central Ranges (CR), Finke (FIN), Gascoyne (GAS), MacDonnell Ranges (MAC)

Distribution References

Ecological Descriptors

Saxicoline.

Extra Ecological Information

Under rocks.

 

Diagnosis

Shell very small, light brown, elongate-conical, dextral; shell surface smooth with very weak growth lines; aperture ovate with a small tooth at parieto-palatal angle; lip reflected except at the palatal edge; umbilicus a narrow chink; height to 4.5 mm.

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
24-Jul-2012 24-Jul-2012 MODIFIED
27-Jun-2012 27-Jun-2012 MODIFIED
12-Feb-2010 (import)