• Tateinae Thiele, J. 1925. Prosobranchia. pp. 40-94 in Kükenthal, W. & Krumbach, T. (eds). Handbuch der Zoologie. Berlin : Walter de Gruyter Vol. 5. [80].

  Type genus:

   Tatea Tenison-Woods, 1879.

Introduction

The family status of Tateidae is recognised following Criscione & Ponder (2013)

General References

Criscione, F. & Ponder, W.F. 2013. A phylogenetic analysis of rissooidean and cingulopsoidean families (Gastropoda: Caenogastropoda). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 66: 1075–1082 [1080]

Hershler, R. & Ponder, W.F. 1998. A review of Morphological Characters of Hydrobioid Snails. Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology 600: 1-55

Ponder, W.F. 1982. Hydrobiidae of Lord Howe Island (Mollusca : Gastropoda : Prosobranchia). Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 33: 89-159

Ponder, W.F. 1988. Potamopyrgus antipodarum - a molluscan coloniser of Europe and Australia. Journal of Molluscan Studies 54: 271-285

Ponder, W.F. 1992. Australian Hydrobiidae—an overview based on current research. pp. 525–528 in Proceedings of the Tenth International Malacological Congress, Tübingen 1989.

Ponder, W.F., Eggler, P. & Colgan, D.J. 1995. Genetic differentiation of aquatic snails (Gastropoda: Hydrobiidae) from artesian springs in arid Australia. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society of London 56: 553-596

Ponder, W.F. & Colgan, D.J. 2002. What makes a narrow range taxa? Insights from Australian freshwater snails. Invertebrate Systematics 16: 571-582

Ponder, W.F. & Keyzer, R.G. de 1998. Family Hydrobiidae. pp. 752-755 in Beesley, P.L., Ross, G.J.B. & Wells, A. (eds). Mollusca: The Southern Synthesis. Fauna of Australia. Melbourne : CSIRO Publishing Vol. 5(Part B) pp. vi–viii, 565–1234.

Wilke, T., Haase, M., Hershler, R., Liu, H.-P., Misof, B. & Ponder, W. 2013. Pushing short DNA fragments to the limit: Phylogenetic relationships of ‘hydrobioid’ gastropods (Caenogastropoda: Rissooidea). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 66(3): 715-736 [723]

History of changes

• Ascorhis Ponder, W.F. & Clark, G.A. 1988. A morphological and electrophoretic examination of "Hydrobia buccinoides", a variable brackish-water gastropod from temperate Australia (Mollusca : Hydrobiidae). Australian Journal of Zoology 36: 661-689 [664].

  Type species:

   Bythinia victoriae Tenison-Woods, 1878 by original designation.

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

NSW, Qld, SA, Tas, Vic: Australian Alps (AA), Brigalow Belt North (BBN), Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Ben Lomond (BEL), Broken Hill Complex (BHC), Central Mackay Coast (CMC), Cobar Peneplain (CP), Cape York Peninsula (CYP), Desert Uplands (DEU), Darling Riverine Plains (DRP), Einasleigh Uplands (EIU), Eyre Yorke Block (EYB), Flinders Lofty Block (FLB), Flinders (FLI), Gawler (GAW), Kanmantoo (KAN), King (KIN), Murray Darling Depression (MDD), Mulga Lands (ML), Nandewar (NAN), Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP), New England Tablelands (NET), NSW North Coast (NNC), NSW South Western Slopes (NSS), Riverina (RIV), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian Northern Midlands (TNM), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian South East (TSE), Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR), Tasmanian West (TWE), Victorian Midlands (VM), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP), Wet Tropics (WT) ; WA: Avon Wheatbelt (AW), Esperance Plains (ESP), Geraldton Sandplains (GS), Jarrah Forest (JF), Mallee (MAL), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Warren (WAR), Yalgoo (YAL)

General References

Ponder, W.F. & Clark, G.A. 1988. A morphological and electrophoretic examination of "Hydrobia buccinoides", a variable brackish-water gastropod from temperate Australia (Mollusca : Hydrobiidae). Australian Journal of Zoology 36: 661-689 [664]

History of changes

• Ascorhis occidua Ponder, W.F. & Clark, G.A. 1988. A morphological and electrophoretic examination of "Hydrobia buccinoides", a variable brackish-water gastropod from temperate Australia (Mollusca : Hydrobiidae). Australian Journal of Zoology 36: 661-689 [671].

  Type data:

   Holotype WAM 20–88, Wanarup Inlet, N side of Busselton, WA.
  Paratype(s) WAM 21–88; AM C155677–8; WAM 22–88; AM C155679.

Distribution

States

Western Australia

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

WA: Avon Wheatbelt (AW), Esperance Plains (ESP), Geraldton Sandplains (GS), Jarrah Forest (JF), Mallee (MAL), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Warren (WAR), Yalgoo (YAL)

Ecological Descriptors

Coastal, mud bottom, under stones.

Extra Ecological Information

Coastal lagoons and creeks, marginal marine

General References

Ponder, W.F. & Clark, G.A. 1988. A morphological and electrophoretic examination of "Hydrobia buccinoides", a variable brackish-water gastropod from temperate Australia (Mollusca : Hydrobiidae). Australian Journal of Zoology 36: 661-689 [671]

History of changes

• Hydrobia tasmanica Martens, E.C. von 1858. Ueber einige Brakwasserbe wohner aus den Umgebungen Venedigs. Archiv für Naturgeschichte 24: 152-208 [185].

  Type data:

   Status unknown, presumed lost, TAS.
• Bythinia victoriae Tenison-Woods, J.E. 1878. On some new marine Mollusca. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria 14: 55-65 [65].

  Type data:

   Syntype(s) NMV F658 (8 specimens), Lake Conneware, VIC.
• Hydrobia turbinata Petterd, W.F. 1889. Contributions for a systematic catalogue of the aquatic shells of Tasmania. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 1888: 60-82 pls 1-4 [77].

  Type data:

   
  Syntype(s) QVM 9:177 (11 specimens), River Styx, TAS; AM C27782 (8 specimens), River Styx, TAS; SAMA D16369 (3 specimens), River Styx, TAS.
• Assiminea pagodella Hedley, C. 1903. Studies on Australian Mollusca. Part VII. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 27: 596-619 [Date published 9 April 1903] [603].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C13534, Manly Lagoon, Sydney, NSW.
• Rissoa procincta Hedley, C. 1908. Studies on Australian Mollusca. Part 10. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 33: 456–489 [469].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C29109, Middle Harbour, Sydney, NSW.

  Secondary source:

   Ponder, W.F. & Clark, G.A. 1988. A morphological and electrophoretic examination of "Hydrobia buccinoides", a variable brackish-water gastropod from temperate Australia (Mollusca : Hydrobiidae). Australian Journal of Zoology 36: 661-689 [664].
• Potamopyrgus ruppiae Hedley, C. 1912. Descriptions of some new or noteworthy shells in the Australian Museum. Records of the Australian Museum 8: 131-160 [140].

  Type data:

   
  Syntype(s) AM C30469 (40+ specimens), Dee Why & Freshwater Lagoons, Sydney, NSW; AM C25122 (12 specimens), Dee Why & Freshwater Lagoons, Sydney, NSW.
• Webbinella bassensis Parr, W.J. 1945. Recent Foraminifera from Barwon Heads, Victoria. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria ns 56: 189-218 [193] [name first errected for egg capsules which were incorrectly described as Foraminifera; corrected in Bell, K.N. & Burn, R. 1979. On the identity of Webbinella bassensis Parr. Victorian Naturalist (Melbourne) 96: 195–199].

  Type data:

   Holotype NMV G1251, Barwon Heads, VIC.

Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy

• Ponder, W.F. & Clark, G.A. 1988. A morphological and electrophoretic examination of "Hydrobia buccinoides", a variable brackish-water gastropod from temperate Australia (Mollusca : Hydrobiidae). Australian Journal of Zoology 36: 661-689 [664]
• Ponder, W.F. 1997. Nomenclatural rectifications in Australian Hydrobiidae. Molluscan Research 18: 67-68 [67]

Generic Combinations

• Ascorhis tasmanica (Martens, 1858). —
  Ponder, W.F. 1997. Nomenclatural rectifications in Australian Hydrobiidae. Molluscan Research 18: 67-68 [67]

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

NSW, Qld, SA, Tas, Vic: Australian Alps (AA), Brigalow Belt North (BBN), Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Ben Lomond (BEL), Broken Hill Complex (BHC), Central Mackay Coast (CMC), Cobar Peneplain (CP), Cape York Peninsula (CYP), Desert Uplands (DEU), Darling Riverine Plains (DRP), Einasleigh Uplands (EIU), Eyre Yorke Block (EYB), Flinders Lofty Block (FLB), Flinders (FLI), Gawler (GAW), Kanmantoo (KAN), King (KIN), Murray Darling Depression (MDD), Mulga Lands (ML), Nandewar (NAN), Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP), New England Tablelands (NET), NSW North Coast (NNC), NSW South Western Slopes (NSS), Riverina (RIV), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian Northern Midlands (TNM), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian South East (TSE), Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR), Tasmanian West (TWE), Victorian Midlands (VM), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP), Wet Tropics (WT)

Ecological Descriptors

Coastal, estuary, mud bottom–marine, under stones.

Extra Ecological Information

Coastal lagoons and creeks, marginal marine, on surface of mud, always submerged

General References

Bell, K.N. & Burn, R. 1979. On the identity of Webbinella bassensis Parr. Victorian Naturalist 96: 195-199 (identity of egg capsule)

Collins, A.C. 1974. Port Phillip survey 1957-63. Foraminifera. Memoirs of the National Museum of Victoria, Melbourne 35: 1-61 (egg capsules misidentified as Foraminifera)

Ponder, W.F. 1997. Nomenclatural rectifications in Australian Hydrobiidae. Molluscan Research 18: 67-68 [67]

Ponder, W.F. & Clark, G.A. 1988. A morphological and electrophoretic examination of "Hydrobia buccinoides", a variable brackish-water gastropod from temperate Australia (Mollusca : Hydrobiidae). Australian Journal of Zoology 36: 661-689 (ecological notes, anatomy)

History of changes

• Austropupa Ponder, W.F., Nimbs, M.J. & Shea, M.E. 2023. Hyporheic Tateidae (Gastropoda: Truncatelloidea) from the Flinders Ranges, South Australia and Judbarra (Gregory) National Park, western Northern Territory, Australia, with some taxonomic notes on the family. Molluscan Research 1-21.

Distribution

States

Queensland

IBRA

Qld: Wet Tropics (WT)

History of changes

• Fluviopupa kessneri Ponder, W.F. & Shea, M.E. 2014. A new species of the Fluviopupa group (Caenogastropoda: Tateidae) from north-east Queensland, Australia. Molluscan Research 34(2): 71–78 [72].

  Type data:

   Holotype AMS C.476070 1 shell, Little Mulgrave River on Little Mulgrave Road, near bridge on Gillies Highway, N Queensland [17°8.36S, 145°43.43E].
  Paratype(s) AMS C. 410969 many specimens, same as holotype; QM 80206, 5 many specimens, same as holotype; AMS C.424640 5 adults + 1 juv., Mulgrave River at Mulgrave River forestry road crossing, QLD [17°12.44’S, 145°44.44’E]; AMS C.478477 20+ specimens, Tributary of Flaggy Creek, Little Mulgrave River, on Little Mulgrave Road ca. 4 km from Gillies Highway, N Queensland [17°07.38’S, 145°41.77’E].

Generic Combinations

• Austropupa kessneri (Ponder & Shea, 2014).

Distribution

States

Queensland

IBRA

Qld: Wet Tropics (WT)

History of changes

• Austropyrgus Cotton, B.C. 1942. Australian Gastropoda of the families Hydrobiidae, Assimineidae and Acmeidae. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia 66(2): 124-129 [Date published Dec 18] [125].

  Type species:

   Paludina nigra Quoy & Gaimard, 1835 by original designation.
• Rivisessor Iredale, T. 1943. A basic list of the freshwater Mollusca of Australia. The Australian Zoologist 10(2): 188-230 [200] [nomen nudum; unavailable, no description provided, see Köhler & Bouchet (2020)].

  Type species:

   Hydrobia gunnii Frauenfeld, 1863 by original designation.

  Secondary source:

   Köhler, F. & Bouchet, P. 2020. On unavailable genus-group names introduced by Tom Iredale for Australian non-marine gastropods: nomenclatural clarifications and descriptions of new genera. Molluscan Research 40(2): 150-159 [154].
• Pupiphryx Iredale, T. 1943. A basic list of the freshwater Mollusca of Australia. The Australian Zoologist 10(2): 188-230 [201] [nomen nudum; unavailable, no description provided, see Köhler & Bouchet (2020)].

  Type species:

   Bithynia dyeriana Petterd, 1879 by original designation.

  Secondary source:

   Köhler, F. & Bouchet, P. 2020. On unavailable genus-group names introduced by Tom Iredale for Australian non-marine gastropods: nomenclatural clarifications and descriptions of new genera. Molluscan Research 40(2): 150-159 [154].
• Angrobia Iredale, T. 1943. A basic list of the freshwater Mollusca of Australia. The Australian Zoologist 10(2): 188-230 [204].

  Type species:

   Hydrobia angasi Smith, 1882 by original designation.
• Revisessor Cotton, B.C. 1943. More Australian freshwater shells. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia 67(1): 143-148 [Date published July 30] [144].

  Type species:

   Bythinia dulvertonensis Tenison-Woods, 1876 (= Austropyrgus simsonianus) by subsequent designation, see Köhler, F. & Bouchet, P. 2020. On unavailable genus-group names introduced by Tom Iredale for Australian non-marine gastropods: nomenclatural clarifications and descriptions of new genera. Molluscan Research 40(2): 150-159 [154] (original type species misidentified as Hydrobia tasmanica Martens, 1858, see Köhler & Bouchet (2020) for details).

Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy

• Miller, A.C., Ponder, W.F. & Clark, S.A. 1999. Freshwater snails of the genera Fluvidona and Austropyrgus (Gastropoda, Hydrobiidae) from northern New South Wales and southern Queensland, Australia. Invertebrate Taxonomy 13: 461-493 [481]

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

NSW: Sydney Basin (SB) ; NSW, SA, Vic: South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South Eastern Highlands (SEH) ; NSW, Vic: Australian Alps (AA), South East Corner (SEC) ; Qld: Brigalow Belt South (BBS), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ) ; SA: Broken Hill Complex (BHC), Eyre Yorke Block (EYB), Gawler (GAW), Simpson Strzelecki Dunefields (SSD), Stony Plains (STP) ; SA, Vic: Flinders Lofty Block (FLB), Kanmantoo (KAN), Murray Darling Depression (MDD), Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP), Victorian Midlands (VM), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP) ; Tas: Ben Lomond (BEL), King (KIN), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian Northern Midlands (TNM), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian South East (TSE), Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR), Tasmanian West (TWE) ; Tas, Vic: Flinders (FLI) ; Vic: Riverina (RIV)

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 [5-6]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus abercrombiensis 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 [50].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343012, Efflux Caves, Abercrombie Caves, S of Blayney, New South Wales [33°52.57'S 149°20.76'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.334100 (3 specimens), Efflux Caves, Abercrombie Caves, S of Blayney, New South Wales; AM C.203823 (20+ specimens), Efflux Caves, Abercrombie Caves, S of Blayney, New South Wales; AM C.201684 (20+ specimens), Efflux Caves, Abercrombie Caves, S of Blayney, New South Wales.

Distribution

States

New South Wales

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

IBRA

NSW: South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

On tree roots, plant litter and silt

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 [50-51, figs 23H, 24G, 28C, 29G]

History of changes

• Hydrobia angasi Smith, E.A. 1882. On the freshwater shells of Australia. Journal of the Linnean Society of London, Zoology 16: 255-316 [271].

  Type data:

   Lectotype BMNH 19733003/1, Campaspe (as Campasely) River, VIC.
  Paralectotype(s) BMNH 1973003/2 (1 specimen), Campaspe (as Campasely) River, VIC.

  Subsequent designation 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 [65].

  Type locality references:

  Smith, B.J. 1992. Non-Marine Mollusca. In, Houston, W.W.K. (ed.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Non-marine Mollusca. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 8 xii 408 pp. [46].

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus angasi (Smith, 1882). —
  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 [65, figs 6G, 7M,N, 25K, 26E, 27G, 28F, 40F, 41E, 42A]

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: Riverina (RIV), South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), Victorian Midlands (VM), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [65, figs 6G, 7M,N, 25K, 26E, 27G, 28F, 40F, 41E, 42A]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus aslini 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 [64].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343819, Curdies R., at Nullawarre-Timboon Rd, Victoria [38°27.48'S 142°56.43'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307584 (3 specinmens), Curdies R., at Nullawarre-Timboon Rd, Victoria; AM C.300699 (20+ specimens), Curdies R., at Nullawarre-Timboon Rd, Victoria; NMV F.88887 (3 specimens), Curdies R., at Nullawarre-Timboon Rd, Victoria.

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

IBRA

Vic: South East Coastal Plain (SCP)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on weeds, leaves 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 [64-65, figs 36F, 37C, 38F]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus avius 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 [16].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343112, small creek crossing Wombeyan Caves Rd, 2 km E of Goodmans Ford Bridge, New South Wales [34°18.85'S 150°5.52'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307590 (3 specimens), small creek crossing Wombeyan Caves Rd, 2 km E of Goodmans Ford Bridge, New South Wales; AM C.174043 (20+ specimens), small creek crossing Wombeyan Caves Rd, 2 km E of Goodmans Ford Bridge, New South Wales; AM C.174323 (20+ specimens), small creek crossing Wombeyan Caves Rd, 2 km E of Goodmans Ford Bridge, New South Wales.

Distribution

States

New South Wales

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

IBRA

NSW: Sydney Basin (SB)

Ecological Descriptors

Leaf litter, lotic freshwater, stream.

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 [16, figs 2E, 3E, 8D]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus buchanensis 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 [52].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343005, Fairy Ck, first crossing after kiosk, Buchan Caves, Victoria [37°29.93'S 148°9.57'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307586 (3 specimens), Fairy Ck, first crossing after kiosk, Buchan Caves, Victoria; AM C.302530 (20+ specimens), Fairy Ck, first crossing after kiosk, Buchan Caves, Victoria; NMV F.82340 (3 specimens), Fairy Ck, first crossing after kiosk, Buchan Caves, Victoria.

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

NSW, Vic: South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Occurs 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 [52-53, Figs 23I, 27C, 31B, 32B]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus bullerensis 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 [17].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343003, trib. of Delatite R. at Mt Buller Rd, Victoria [37°06.65'S 146°23.33'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.173721 (3 specimens), trib. of Delatite R. at Mt Buller Rd, Victoria; AM C.334059 (20+ specimens), trib. of Delatite R. at Mt Buller Rd, Victoria; NMV F.82285 (3 specimens), trib. of Delatite R. at Mt Buller Rd, Victoria.

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: Australian Alps (AA), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Amongst fern roots, leaves and weeds.

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 [17, fIgs 2F, 3F, 8F]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus bungoniensis 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 [41].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.173964, springflowing into Bungonia Ck, on Red Track below the 'Efflux', bottom of Bungonia Gorge, New South Wales [34°47.82'S 150°0.93'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307595 (3 specimens), springflowing into Bungonia Ck, on Red Track below the 'Efflux', bottom of Bungonia Gorge, New South Wales; AM C.173965 (20+ specimens), springflowing into Bungonia Ck, on Red Track below the 'Efflux', bottom of Bungonia Gorge, New South Wales.

Distribution

States

New South Wales

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

NSW: Sydney Basin (SB), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on leaves, weeds 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 [41-43, figs 23A, 24A, 29B]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus bunyaensis Miller, A.C., Ponder, W.F. & Clark, S.A. 1999. Freshwater snails of the genera Fluvidona and Austropyrgus (Gastropoda, Hydrobiidae) from northern New South Wales and southern Queensland, Australia. Invertebrate Taxonomy 13: 461-493 [481].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C314535, Mt Mowbullan, Bunya Mtns, Queensland [26°53'S 151°35.8'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C200892 (many specimens); AM C200891 (1 specimen); AM C200784 (1 specimen); AM C200786 (1 specimen); QM MO58102 (2 specimens).

Distribution

States

Queensland

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Qld: Brigalow Belt South (BBS), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)

Ecological Descriptors

Dead leaves, lotic freshwater, streams, under stones.

Extra Ecological Information

And on submerged vegetation

General References

Miller, A.C., Ponder, W.F. & Clark, S.A. 1999. Freshwater snails of the genera Fluvidona and Austropyrgus (Gastropoda, Hydrobiidae) from northern New South Wales and southern Queensland, Australia. Invertebrate Taxonomy 13: 461-493 [481]

History of changes

• Fluvidona centralia Ponder, W.F., Colgan, D.J., Terzis, T., Clark, S.A. & Miller, A.C. 1996. Three new morphologically and genetically determined species of hydrobiid gastropods from Dalhousie Springs, northern South Australia, with the description of a new genus. Molluscan Research 17: 49-109 [66].

  Type data:

   Holotype SAMA D.18941, Spring Cd11, Dalhousie Springs, South Australia.
  Paratype(s) SAMA D.18942 1 specimen, Spring Cd11, Dalhousie Springs, South Australia; AM C.201748 1 specimen, Spring Cd11, Dalhousie Springs, South Australia.

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus centralia (Ponder, Colgan, Terzis, Clark & Miller, 1996). —
  Ponder, W.F. 2003. Monograph of the Australian Bithyniidae (Caenogastropoda: Rissooidea). Zootaxa 230: 1-126 [1]

Distribution

States

South Australia

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

SA: Stony Plains (STP)

Ecological Descriptors

Freshwater, thermal spring.

Extra Ecological Information

Few small (cold) seeps and in shallow lower outflow of large springs.

General References

Ponder, W.F., Colgan, D.J., Terzis, T., Clark, S.A. & Miller, A.C. 1996. Three new morphologically and genetically determined species of hydrobiid gastropods from Dalhousie Springs, northern South Australia, with the description of a new genus. Molluscan Research 17: 49-109 [66]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus colensis 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 [22].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343036, 1st trib. of Bolinda Ck at Kerrie-Hesket Rd, 1 km N of Kerrie, E of Mount Macedon, Victoria [37°16.02'S 143°13.63'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343034 (4 specimens), 1st trib. of Bolinda Ck at Kerrie-Hesket Rd, 1 km N of Kerrie, E of Mount Macedon, Victoria; AM C.302366 (3 specimens), 1st trib. of Bolinda Ck at Kerrie-Hesket Rd, 1 km N of Kerrie, E of Mount Macedon, Victoria.

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: Victorian Midlands (VM)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [22-23, figs 2K, 12E, 14D]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus colludens 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 [86].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.348996, Apsley R., at Lilla Villa bridge, SW of Bicheno, Tasmania [41°53.84'S 148°15.31'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.348997 (2 specimens), Apsley R., at Lilla Villa bridge, SW of Bicheno, Tasmania; AM C.343028 (20+ specimens), Apsley R., at Lilla Villa bridge, SW of Bicheno, Tasmania; TMH E.23440 (3 specimens), Apsley R., at Lilla Villa bridge, SW of Bicheno, Tasmania; QVM 9:17064 (3 specimens), Apsley R., at Lilla Villa bridge, SW of Bicheno, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Ben Lomond (BEL), Flinders (FLI), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian Northern Midlands (TNM), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian South East (TSE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [86-87, figs 46H, 47B, 48G]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus conicus 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 [30].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343100, Chester Ck, trib. of Arthur R., Tasmania [41°05.72'S 144°58.92'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343101 (3 specimens), Chester Ck, trib. of Arthur R., Tasmania; AM C.201371 (20+ specimens), Chester Ck, trib. of Arthur R., Tasmania; TMH E.23425 (3 specimens), Chester Ck, trib. of Arthur R., Tasmania; QVM 9:17054 (3 specimens), Chester Ck, trib. of Arthur R., Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: King (KIN), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian West (TWE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [30, figs 15F, 16F, 17B]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus coolingi Ponder, W.F., Nimbs, M.J. & Shea, M.E. 2024. Hyporheic Tateidae (Gastropoda: Truncatelloidea) from the Flinders Ranges, South Australia and Judbarra (Gregory) National Park, western Northern Territory, Australia, with some taxonomic notes on the family. Molluscan Research 44(1): 63-83 [66].
  Zoobank Registration Number:F96A895D-61CA-442F-8261-5FD5102A4425

  Type data:

   Holotype SAMA D74622, Jacks Camp Well, Jacks Camp Creek, tributary of Finke Creek, Flinders Ranges, SA [30°27.958’S, 138° 45.569’E,].
  Paratype(s) SAMA D74623 7 specimens, same data as holotype; SAMA D74624 5 specimens, Jacks Camp Creek, tributary of Finke Creek, northern Flinders Ranges, SA [30° 31.812’S, 138°43.874’E]; AMS C.547860 2 specimens, same data as holotype.

Distribution

States

South Australia

Extra Distribution Information

Finke and Brachina Creeks, northern and middle Flinders Ranges, SA

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

SA: Flinders Lofty Block (FLB)

Ecological Descriptors

Hyporheic.

History of changes

• Pupiphryx cooma Iredale, T. 1943. A basic list of the freshwater Mollusca of Australia. The Australian Zoologist 10(2): 188-230 [202].

  Type data:

   Lectotype AM C.100581, Cooma, NSW.
  Paralectotype(s) AM C.51747 (80+ specimens), Cooma, NSW.

  Subsequent designation 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 [6].

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus cooma (Iredale, 1943). —
  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 [6, figs 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A,B, 8A]

Distribution

States

New South Wales

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

NSW: South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Detritivore, lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

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 [6-7, figs 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A,B, 8A]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus daylesfordensis 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 [18].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343021, 'Trentham Falls', Coliban R., near Trentham, Victoria [37°22.32'S 144°19.43'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.334617 (2 specimens), 'Trentham Falls', Coliban R., near Trentham, Victoria; AM C.300697 (10 specimens), 'Trentham Falls', Coliban R., near Trentham, Victoria; AM C.302427 (20+ specimens), 'Trentham Falls', Coliban R., near Trentham, Victoria; NMV F.82286 (3 specimens), 'Trentham Falls', Coliban R., near Trentham, Victoria.

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: Victorian Midlands (VM)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater, under rocks.

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 [18-19, figs 2H, 12C, 14B]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus dekeyzeri 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 [51].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343001, trib. of Tambo R. at Omeo Hwy, N of Jews Pinch, 21.2 km S of Ensay South, Victoria [37°31.98'S 147°49.98'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.342593 (3 specimens), trib. of Tambo R. at Omeo Hwy, N of Jews Pinch, 21.2 km S of Ensay South, Victoria; AM C.174080 (20+ specimens), trib. of Tambo R. at Omeo Hwy, N of Jews Pinch, 21.2 km S of Ensay South, Victoria.

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: Australian Alps (AA), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

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 [51-52, figs 23E, 31A, 32A]

History of changes

• Amnicola diemense Frauenfeld, G.R. von 1863. Vorläufige aufzählung der Arten der Gattungen Hydrobia Htm. und Amnicola Gld. Hldm. in der Kaiserlichen und in Cuming's Sammlung. Verhandlungen der Zoologisch-Botanischen Vereins in Wien 13: 1017-1032 [1028].

  Type data:

   Lectotype BMNH 197745/1, Tasmania, restricted to South Esk River, Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania.
  Paralectotype(s) BMNH 197745/2-16 (15 specimens), TAS; NHMW no number (18 specimens), TAS; NHMW no number (5 specimens), TAS.

  Subsequent designation 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 [87].

  Type locality references:

  Iredale, T. 1943. A basic list of the freshwater Mollusca of Australia. The Australian Zoologist 10(2): 188-230 [201]; 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 [87].
• Potamopyrgus woodsii Petterd, W.F. 1889. Contributions for a systematic catalogue of the aquatic shells of Tasmania. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 1888: 60-82 pls 1-4 [71].

  Type data:

   Syntype(s) AM C27792 (13 specimens), South Esk River, TAS.
• Potamopyrgus brownii Petterd, W.F. 1889. Contributions for a systematic catalogue of the aquatic shells of Tasmania. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 1888: 60-82 pls 1-4 [72].

  Type data:

   
  Syntype(s) QVM 9:111 (2 specimens), St Paul's River, TAS; QVM 9:112 (3 specimens), St Paul's River, TAS; AM C27794 (4 specimens), St Paul's River, TAS; SAMA D15767 (5 specimens), St Paul's River, TAS.

Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy

• 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 [87]

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus diemensis (Frauenfeld, 1863). —
  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 [87-88, figs 25H-J, 26F, 27I, 28G,H, 40L, 54E, 55A]

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Ben Lomond (BEL), Flinders (FLI), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian Northern Midlands (TNM), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian South East (TSE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [87-88, figs 25H-J, 26F, 27I, 28G,H, 40L, 54E, 55A]

History of changes

• Bithynia dyeriana Petterd, W.F. 1879. List of the freshwater shells of Tasmania. Journal of Conchology 2: 81-88 [86].

  Type data:

   Lectotype AM C.27800, stream flowing into Long Bay, Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania.
  Paralectotype(s) QVM 9:181 (3 specimens), Long Bay, TAS; SAMA D16367 (2 specimens), Long Bay, TAS; AM C.42120 (12 specimens), Long Bay, TAS; AM C.424274 (3 specimens), Long Bay, TAS.

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus dyerianus (Petterd, 1879). —
  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 [85, figs 4D, 5G, 6D, 7G,H, 10F, 50B, 51B, 52B]

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Tasman Peninsula, south-eastern.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian South East (TSE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on 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 [85, figs 4D, 5G, 6D, 7G,H, 10F, 50B, 51B, 52B]

History of changes

• Potamopyrgus elongatus May, W.L. 1921. Revised census of the Tasmanian fluviatile Mollusca. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 1920: 65-75 [16 Feb. 1921] [72, pl. 11, fig. 21].

  Type data:

   Holotype TMH E.472/781, Apsley River, near Bicheno, Tasmania.
  Paratype(s) SAMA D.15770 (7 specimens), Apsley River, near Bicheno, Tasmania; NMV F.30454 (1 specimen), Apsley River, near Bicheno, Tasmania.

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus elongatus (May, 1921). —
  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 [101-102, figs 4E, 6F, 7O,P, 58B, 59B, 60A, 61A]

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian South East (TSE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater, under stones.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on weeds, leaves, and roots

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 [101-102, figs 4E, 6F, 7O,P, 58B, 59B, 60A, 61A]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus eumekes 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 [102].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.334594, Darlot Ck at Princes Hwy, E of Portland, Victoria [38°13.27'S 141°46.12'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307577 (3 specimens), Darlot Ck at Princes Hwy, E of Portland, Victoria; AM C.174664 (20+ specimens), Darlot Ck at Princes Hwy, E of Portland, Victoria; NMV F.82350 (3 specimens), Darlot Ck at Princes Hwy, E of Portland, Victoria.

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: South East Coastal Plain (SCP)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [102-103, figs 58A, 59A, 61B]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus exiguus 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 [59].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343019, small trib. of Glenelg R., at Dartmoor, Victoria [37°54.60'S 141°19.93'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.334613 (3 specimens), small trib. of Glenelg R., at Dartmoor, Victoria; AM C.300692 (20+ specimens), small trib. of Glenelg R., at Dartmoor, Victoria; NMV F.82343 (3 specimens), small trib. of Glenelg R., at Dartmoor, Victoria.

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: Murray Darling Depression (MDD), Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP), Victorian Midlands (VM)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found crawling on all substrates.

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 [59-62, figs 36B, 37F, 38A]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus flindersensis 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 [73].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343050, Moro Springs in Moro Gorge, Flinders Ranges, South Australia [30°41.50'S 139°12.57'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307575 (3 specimens), Moro Springs in Moro Gorge, Flinders Ranges, South Australia; AM C.200975 (20+ specimens), Moro Springs in Moro Gorge, Flinders Ranges, South Australia; SAMA D.19140 (3 specimens), Moro Springs in Moro Gorge, Flinders Ranges, South Australia.

Distribution

States

South Australia

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, northern and central parts of the Flinders Ranges.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

SA: Broken Hill Complex (BHC), Flinders Lofty Block (FLB), Kanmantoo (KAN), Murray Darling Depression (MDD), Simpson Strzelecki Dunefields (SSD), Stony Plains (STP)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater, spring.

Extra Ecological Information

Found associated with the roots of reeds and other water plants.

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 [73, figs 36J, 43D, 44D]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus fonscultus 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 [67].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343048, small springs on property of B.S. Milstead, N of Umpherstone bay, South Australia [38°0.48'S 140°37.75'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307596 (3 specimens), small springs on property of B.S. Milstead, N of Umpherstone bay, South Australia; AM C.300785 (20+ specimens), small springs on property of B.S. Milstead, N of Umpherstone bay, South Australia; AM C.200952 (20+ specimens), small springs on property of B.S. Milstead, N of Umpherstone bay, South Australia; AM C.200951 (20+ specimens), small springs on property of B.S. Milstead, N of Umpherstone bay, South Australia; AM C.200954 (3 specimens), small springs on property of B.S. Milstead, N of Umpherstone bay, South Australia; SAMA D.19075 (3 specimens), small springs on property of B.S. Milstead, N of Umpherstone bay, South Australia.

Distribution

States

South Australia

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

SA: Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater, spring, streams.

Extra Ecological Information

On leaves, weeds and on the sediment

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 [67, figs 36I, 43A, 44B]

History of changes

• Fluvidona foris Ponder, W.F., Colgan, D.J., Clark, G.A., Miller, A.C. & Terzis, T. 1994. Microgeographic genetic and morphological differentiation of freshwater snails — the Hydrobiidae of Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, south-eastern Australia. Australian Journal of Zoology 42: 557-678 [638].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.172758, Ten Mile Ck, at Cape Liptrap, near Waratah Bay, Vic., 40 m, small stream [38°49'20", 145°56'12"E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.174026 (20+ specimens), Ten Mile Ck, at Cape Liptrap, near Waratah Bay, Vic., 40 m, small stream; NMV F.65713 (1 specimen), Ten Mile Ck, at Cape Liptrap, near Waratah Bay, Vic., 40 m, small stream.

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus foris (Ponder, Colgan, Clark, Miller & Terzis, 1994). —
  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 [94, figs 34B, 35D]

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on weeds, roots and leaves.

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 [94, figs 34B, 35D]

History of changes

• Fluvidona gippslandica Ponder, W.F., Colgan, D.J., Clark, G.A., Miller, A.C. & Terzis, T. 1994. Microgeographic genetic and morphological differentiation of freshwater snails — the Hydrobiidae of Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, south-eastern Australia. Australian Journal of Zoology 42: 557-678 [634].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C172757, Franklin R., at Princes Hwy, E of Foster, Vic., in willow roots [38°42'S 146°17'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C174023; NMV F.65712.

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus gippslandicus (Ponder, Colgan, Clark, Miller & Terzis, 1994). —
  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 [53-54, figs 34A, 35A]

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, tributaries of the Franklin River.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [53-54, figs 34A, 35A]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus glenelgensis 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.348919, spring at Post and Rail North Camp, Lower Glenelg NP, 5.4 km E of Battersleys Camp, Victoria [38°03.40'S 141°12.03'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.345629 (3 specimens), spring at Post and Rail North Camp, Lower Glenelg NP, 5.4 km E of Battersleys Camp, Victoria; AM C.302794 (20+ specimens), spring at Post and Rail North Camp, Lower Glenelg NP, 5.4 km E of Battersleys Camp, Victoria; NMV F.82346 (3 specimens), spring at Post and Rail North Camp, Lower Glenelg NP, 5.4 km E of Battersleys Camp, Victoria.

Distribution

States

South Australia, Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Lower part of Glenelg River

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

SA, Vic: Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [63-64, figs 36E, 37E, 38E, 40C, 41D, 42C]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus goliathus 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 [96].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343031, Spring Ck, NE of Curdies Inlet, Victoria [38°32.25'S 142°55.25'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307594 (3 specimens), Spring Ck, NE of Curdies Inlet, Victoria; AM C.300700 (20+ specimens), Spring Ck, NE of Curdies Inlet, Victoria; NMV F.82348 (3 specimens), Spring Ck, NE of Curdies Inlet, Victoria.

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [96-97, figs 40E, 41F, 42D]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus gordonensis 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 [81].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343063, trib. of Gordon R., on W side, slightly upstream of Snag Point, Tasmania [42°31.62'S 145°40.00'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.363505 (3 specimens), trib. of Gordon R., on W side, slightly upstream of Snag Point, Tasmania; AM C.343064 (20+ specimens), trib. of Gordon R., on W side, slightly upstream of Snag Point, Tasmania; AM C.201380 (20+ specimens), trib. of Gordon R., on W side, slightly upstream of Snag Point, Tasmania; AM C.201344 (20+ specimens), trib. of Gordon R., on W side, slightly upstream of Snag Point, Tasmania; AM C.201152 (20+ specimens), trib. of Gordon R., on W side, slightly upstream of Snag Point, Tasmania; AM C.201384 (20+ specimens), trib. of Gordon R., on W side, slightly upstream of Snag Point, Tasmania; AM C.201501 (6 specimens), trib. of Gordon R., on W side, slightly upstream of Snag Point, Tasmania; TMH E.23427 (3 specimens), trib. of Gordon R., on W side, slightly upstream of Snag Point, Tasmania; QVM 9:17061 (3 specimens), trib. of Gordon R., on W side, slightly upstream of Snag Point, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Lower Gordon River

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian West (TWE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [81-82, figs 46D, 47C, 48C]

History of changes

• Bythinella grampianensis Gabriel, C.J. 1939. The fresh water Mollusca of Victoria. Memoirs of the National Museum of Victoria, Melbourne 11: 100-139 [106].

  Type data:

   Holotype NMV F.598, near Silver Band Falls, Grampians, VIC.
  Paratype(s) NMV F.30584, near Silver Band Falls, Grampians, VIC.

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus grampianensis (Gabriel, 1939). —
  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 [17-18, figs 2G, 5B, 10B, 12A, 13A, 14A]

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Known from two small creeks in The Grampians

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: Victorian Midlands (VM)

Ecological Descriptors

Detritivore, lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Occurs on leaves, weeds, 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 [17-18, figs 2G, 5B, 10B, 12A, 13A, 14A]

History of changes

• Hydrobia gunnii Frauenfeld, G.R. von 1863. Vorläufige aufzählung der Arten der Gattungen Hydrobia Htm. und Amnicola Gld. Hldm. in der Kaiserlichen und in Cuming's Sammlung. Verhandlungen der Zoologisch-Botanischen Vereins in Wien 13: 1017-1032 [1025].

  Type data:

   Lectotype BMNH 197746/1, TAS (as New Holland), restricted to South Esk River, Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania.
  Paralectotype(s) NHMW R35 (5 specimen), TAS (as New Holland), restricted to South Esk River, Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania; BMNH 197746/2-9 (8 specimens), TAS (as New Holland), restricted to South Esk River, Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania.

  Subsequent designation 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 [82].

  Type locality references:

  Iredale, T. 1943. A basic list of the freshwater Mollusca of Australia. The Australian Zoologist 10(2): 188-230 [201]; 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 [82].

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus gunnii (Frauenfeld, 1863). —
  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 [82-84, figs 6H, 7K,L, 25B, 46E, 47D, 48D]

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, throughout the drainage of the South Esk River.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Ben Lomond (BEL), Flinders (FLI), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian Northern Midlands (TNM), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian South East (TSE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [82-84, figs 6H, 7K,L, 25B, 46E, 47D, 48D]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus halletensis 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 [74, figs 36K, 43C, 44E].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.348920, small creek 0.5 km E of Hallet, on Burra-Peterborough Road, South Australia [32°24.08'S 138°54.17'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307593 (2 specimens), small creek 0.5 km E of Hallet, on Burra-Peterborough Road, South Australia; AM C.200966 (20+ specimens), small creek 0.5 km E of Hallet, on Burra-Peterborough Road, South Australia; SAMA D.19154 (3 specimens), small creek 0.5 km E of Hallet, on Burra-Peterborough Road, South Australia.

Distribution

States

South Australia

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

SA: Flinders Lofty Block (FLB)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [74, figs 36K, 43C, 44E]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus juliae 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 [33].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343092, trib. of West Gawler R., 3 km E of Preston, Tasmania [41°17.20'S 146°5.83'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343093 (3 specimens), trib. of West Gawler R., 3 km E of Preston, Tasmania; AM C.201258 (20+ specimens), trib. of West Gawler R., 3 km E of Preston, Tasmania; AM C.201585 (5 specimens), trib. of West Gawler R., 3 km E of Preston, Tasmania; TMH E.23434 (3 specimens), trib. of West Gawler R., 3 km E of Preston, Tasmania; QVM 9:17055 (3 specimens), trib. of West Gawler R., 3 km E of Preston, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: King (KIN), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on 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 [33-35, figs 19B, 20B, 21B]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus latus 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 [95].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343824, Surrey R. at Princes Hwy, S of Heywood, Victoria [38°11.88'S 141°36.78'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.300796 (3 specimens), Surrey R. at Princes Hwy, S of Heywood, Victoria; AM C.300695 (20+ specimens), Surrey R. at Princes Hwy, S of Heywood, Victoria; NMV F.82347 (3 specimens), Surrey R. at Princes Hwy, S of Heywood, Victoria.

Distribution

States

South Australia, Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

SA, Vic: Flinders Lofty Block (FLB), Kanmantoo (KAN), Murray Darling Depression (MDD), Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP), South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), Victorian Midlands (VM), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on weeds, 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 [95-96, figs 40B, 41B, 42E]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus lippus 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 [14].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.334058, very small spring, below ladder to pumphouse on Mares Forest Ck, Wombeyan Caves, New South Wales [34°18.87'S 149°57.35'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.174322 (3 specimens), very small spring, below ladder to pumphouse on Mares Forest Ck, Wombeyan Caves, New South Wales; AM C.334057 (2 specimens), very small spring, below ladder to pumphouse on Mares Forest Ck, Wombeyan Caves, New South Wales.

Distribution

States

New South Wales

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area around Wombeyan Caves.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

NSW: Sydney Basin (SB)

Ecological Descriptors

Cave dweller, freshwater, spring.

Extra Ecological Information

And a few small to very small seeps, amongst weeds, leaves, and roots in springs; amongst leaves and mud just inside some of the caves.

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 [14-16, figs 2D, 3D, 8E]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus lochi 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 [37].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343826, small trib. of Little Clayton Rivulet, off Thompson Rd, S of Ulverstone, Tasmania [41°13.22'S 146°12.06'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.349000 (3 specimens), small trib. of Little Clayton Rivulet, off Thompson Rd, S of Ulverstone, Tasmania; AM C.201236 (20+ specimens), small trib. of Little Clayton Rivulet, off Thompson Rd, S of Ulverstone, Tasmania; AM C.203801 (20+ specimens), small trib. of Little Clayton Rivulet, off Thompson Rd, S of Ulverstone, Tasmania; AM C.370296 (4 specimens), small trib. of Little Clayton Rivulet, off Thompson Rd, S of Ulverstone, Tasmania; TMH E.23438 (3 specimens), small trib. of Little Clayton Rivulet, off Thompson Rd, S of Ulverstone, Tasmania; QVM 9:17059 (3 specimens), small trib. of Little Clayton Rivulet, off Thompson Rd, S of Ulverstone, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: King (KIN), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian Northern Midlands (TNM), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian South East (TSE), Tasmanian West (TWE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [37-38, figs 19F, 20F, 21F]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus macaulayi 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 [56].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.334102, Dunns Ck at Bittern-Dromana Rd, Red Hill, S of Frankston, Victoria [38°20.90'S 145°02.50'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.334101 (3 specimens), Dunns Ck at Bittern-Dromana Rd, Red Hill, S of Frankston, Victoria; AM C.174674 (20+ specimens), Dunns Ck at Bittern-Dromana Rd, Red Hill, S of Frankston, Victoria; AM C.200999 (20+ specimens), Dunns Ck at Bittern-Dromana Rd, Red Hill, S of Frankston, Victoria.

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area on eastern side of Port Phillip Bay.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: South East Coastal Plain (SCP)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on weeds, leaves, roots and wood.

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 [56-57, figs 23J, 26B, 31C, 32C]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus macedonensis 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 [22].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343033, 1st trib. of Bolinda Ck at Kerrie-Hesket Rd, 1 km N of Kerrie, E of Mount Macedon, Victoria [37°22.22'S 144°39.40'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.346057 (3 specimens), 1st trib. of Bolinda Ck at Kerrie-Hesket Rd, 1 km N of Kerrie, E of Mount Macedon, Victoria; AM C.302428 (20+ specimens), 1st trib. of Bolinda Ck at Kerrie-Hesket Rd, 1 km N of Kerrie, E of Mount Macedon, Victoria; NMV F.82339 (3 specimens), 1st trib. of Bolinda Ck at Kerrie-Hesket Rd, 1 km N of Kerrie, E of Mount Macedon, Victoria.

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area around Mt Macedon, central Victoria.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: Victorian Midlands (VM), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on 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 [22, figs 2J, 12B, 14E]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus macropus 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 [69].

  Type data:

   Holotype SAMA D.19085, Eleanor River at road, 5 km SSW of Parndana, Kangaroo Island, South Australia [35°56.00'S 137°15.00'E].
  Paratype(s) SAMA D.19084 (3 specimens), Eleanor River at road, 5 km SSW of Parndana, Kangaroo Island, South Australia; SAMA D.19086 (1 specimen), Eleanor River at road, 5 km SSW of Parndana, Kangaroo Island, South Australia; SAMA D.19087 (1 specimen), Eleanor River at road, 5 km SSW of Parndana, Kangaroo Island, South Australia; AM C.202143 (1 specimen), Eleanor River at road, 5 km SSW of Parndana, Kangaroo Island, South Australia.

Distribution

States

South Australia

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

SA: Eyre Yorke Block (EYB), Flinders Lofty Block (FLB), Gawler (GAW), Kanmantoo (KAN), Murray Darling Depression (MDD), Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [69-72, figs 26D, 36H, 43B, 44A]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus mersus 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 [26].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343052, Dip Falls, Dip R., Arthur River area, above falls, Tasmania [41°02.20'S 145°22.70'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307574 (3 specimens), Dip Falls, Dip R., Arthur River area, above falls, Tasmania; AM C.201028 (20+ specimens), Dip Falls, Dip R., Arthur River area, above falls, Tasmania; TMH E.23421 (3 specimens), Dip Falls, Dip R., Arthur River area, above falls, Tasmania; QVM 9:17050 (3 specimens), Dip Falls, Dip R., Arthur River area, above falls, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area around the Dip Falls area

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [26-27, figs 15A, 16A, 17F]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus monaroensis 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 [9].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.173983, Wambrook Ck at Snowy Mountains Hwy, 17 km SW of Cooma, New South Wales [36°12.65'S 148°57.00'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307583 (3 specimens), Wambrook Ck at Snowy Mountains Hwy, 17 km SW of Cooma, New South Wales; AM C.173984 (20+ specimens), Wambrook Ck at Snowy Mountains Hwy, 17 km SW of Cooma, New South Wales.

Distribution

States

New South Wales

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area around Jindabyne and to the SW of Cooma.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

NSW: Australian Alps (AA), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on weeds, leaves and roots.

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 [9-12, figs 2B, 3B, 8B]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus nanoacuminatus 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 [35].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.348994, Thirteen Mile Ck at Heazlewood Rd, Mt Cleveland, Tasmania [41°28.42'S 145°20.32'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.348995 (3 specimens), Thirteen Mile Ck at Heazlewood Rd, Mt Cleveland, Tasmania; AM C.203770 (20+ specimens), Thirteen Mile Ck at Heazlewood Rd, Mt Cleveland, Tasmania; AM C.343032 (20+ specimens), Thirteen Mile Ck at Heazlewood Rd, Mt Cleveland, Tasmania; TMH E.23435 (3 specimens), Thirteen Mile Ck at Heazlewood Rd, Mt Cleveland, Tasmania; QVM 9:17056 (3 specimens), Thirteen Mile Ck at Heazlewood Rd, Mt Cleveland, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, tributaries of Arthur River

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian West (TWE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [35, figs 19C, 20C, 21C]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus nanus 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 [23].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343051, natural thermal springs, S of dam and pool, Hastings Thermal Springs, W of Hastings, Tasmania [43°24.97'S 146°52.25'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307591 (3 specimens), natural thermal springs, S of dam and pool, Hastings Thermal Springs, W of Hastings, Tasmania; AM C.392384 (3 specimens), natural thermal springs, S of dam and pool, Hastings Thermal Springs, W of Hastings, Tasmania; AM C.201026 (20+ specimens), natural thermal springs, S of dam and pool, Hastings Thermal Springs, W of Hastings, Tasmania; AM C.201027 (20+ specimens), natural thermal springs, S of dam and pool, Hastings Thermal Springs, W of Hastings, Tasmania; AM C.201035 (20+ specimens), natural thermal springs, S of dam and pool, Hastings Thermal Springs, W of Hastings, Tasmania; AM C.201036 (20+ specimens), natural thermal springs, S of dam and pool, Hastings Thermal Springs, W of Hastings, Tasmania; AM C.201038 (20+ specimens), natural thermal springs, S of dam and pool, Hastings Thermal Springs, W of Hastings, Tasmania; AM C.348990 (20+ specimens), natural thermal springs, S of dam and pool, Hastings Thermal Springs, W of Hastings, Tasmania; TMH E.23420 (3 specimens), natural thermal springs, S of dam and pool, Hastings Thermal Springs, W of Hastings, Tasmania; QVM 9:17049 (3 specimens), natural thermal springs, S of dam and pool, Hastings Thermal Springs, W of Hastings, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, Hastings Hot Springs group

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR)

Ecological Descriptors

Freshwater, moss, roots, thermal spring.

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 [23-25, figs 13B, 15G, 16G, 17G]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus nepeanensis 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 [49].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343011, Stonequarry Ck, about 50 m upstream from the Nepean River, at Maldon, S of Picton, New South Wales [34°12.34'S 150°37.83'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343010 (3 specimens), Stonequarry Ck, about 50 m upstream from the Nepean River, at Maldon, S of Picton, New South Wales; AM C.201651 (20+ specimens), Stonequarry Ck, about 50 m upstream from the Nepean River, at Maldon, S of Picton, New South Wales.

Distribution

States

New South Wales

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, few small streams flowing into the Nepean River.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

NSW: Sydney Basin (SB)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on leaves and roots.

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 [49, figs 23G, 24D, 28B, 29F]

History of changes

• Paludina nigra Quoy, J.R. & Gaimard, J.P. 1834. Voyage de Découvertes de l'Astrolabe exécuté par Ordre du Roi, Pendant les Années 1826-1829. Paris : J. Tastu Zoologie Vol. 3 366 pp. [74].

  Type data:

   Neotype AM C153149, small stream flowing into the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, SE Tasmania.

  Subsequent designation references:

  Ponder, W.F. 1988. Potamopyrgus antipodarum - a molluscan coloniser of Europe and Australia. Journal of Molluscan Studies 54: 271-285 [285].

  Type locality references:

  Ponder, W.F. 1988. Potamopyrgus antipodarum - a molluscan coloniser of Europe and Australia. Journal of Molluscan Studies 54: 271-285 [285].

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus niger (Quoy & Gaimard, 1834). —
  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 [78-79, figs 5C, 6C, 7E,F, 10C, 13E,F, 50A, 51A, 52A]

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area along the D'Entrecasteaux Channel.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian South East (TSE), Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on 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 [78-79, figs 5C, 6C, 7E,F, 10C, 13E,F, 50A, 51A, 52A]

Ponder, W.F. 1988. Potamopyrgus antipodarum - a molluscan coloniser of Europe and Australia. Journal of Molluscan Studies 54: 271-285 (radula)

History of changes

• Bithynella nitida Johnston, R.M. 1879. Further notes on the fresh-water shells of Tasmania. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 1878: 19-29 [24 Feb. 1879] [25].

  Type data:

   Lectotype TMH Z.198, Thunder and Lightning Bay, Cape Barren Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania (Quaternary fossil deposit).
  Paralectotype(s) TMH Z.198 (1 specimen), Thunder and Lightning Bay, Cape Barren Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania (Quaternary fossil deposit); SAMA D.19212 (1 specimen), Thunder and Lightning Bay, Cape Barren Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania (Quaternary fossil deposit).

  Subsequent designation 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 [79].

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus nitidus (Johnston, 1879). —
  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 [79-81, figs 25G, 46C, 47E, 48B]

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Flinders (FLI), King (KIN)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [79-81, figs 25G, 46C, 47E, 48B]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus ora 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 [57].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343008, small trib. of Stony Ck, Toorloo Arm, just to the W of bridge, Victoria [37°48.22'S 148°02.67'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.334103 (3 specimens), small trib. of Stony Ck, Toorloo Arm, just to the W of bridge, Victoria; AM C.302460 (20+ specimens), small trib. of Stony Ck, Toorloo Arm, just to the W of bridge, Victoria; NMV F.82341 (3 specimens), small trib. of Stony Ck, Toorloo Arm, just to the W of bridge, Victoria.

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

NSW, Vic: South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on leaves, weeds, 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 [57-59, figs 23K, 31D, 32D]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus otwayensis 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 [19].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343023, Erskine R., 80 km above Erskine Falls, Otway Range, W of Lorne, Victoria [38°30.55'S 143°54.78'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.345276 (4 specimens), Erskine R., 80 km above Erskine Falls, Otway Range, W of Lorne, Victoria; AM C.300706 (20+ specimens), Erskine R., 80 km above Erskine Falls, Otway Range, W of Lorne, Victoria; NMV F.82283 (3 specimens), Erskine R., 80 km above Erskine Falls, Otway Range, W of Lorne, Victoria.

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, Otway Ranges

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [19-22, figs 2I, 12D, 14C]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus pagodoides 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 [74].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343818, Lake Sorrell, Tasmania [42°4.94'S 147°13.23'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.392383 (3 specimens), Lake Sorrell, Tasmania; AM C.201020 (20+ specimens), Lake Sorrell, Tasmania; AM C.201021 (1 specimen), Lake Sorrell, Tasmania; AM C.201025 (20+ specimens), Lake Sorrell, Tasmania; NMV F.54717 (20+ specimens), Lake Sorrell, Tasmania; NMV F.54718 (20+ specimens), Lake Sorrell, Tasmania; NMV F.54739 (1 specimen), Lake Sorrell, Tasmania; NMV F.54740 (1 specimen), Lake Sorrell, Tasmania; TMH E.23426 (3 specimens), Lake Sorrell, Tasmania; QVM 9:17060 (3 specimens), Lake Sorrell, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian South East (TSE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [74-78, figs 27E, 46A,B, 47A, 48H]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus parvus 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 [28].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343075, W side of Newlands Cascades, Franklin R., opposite downstream end of rock shelter, Tasmania [42°23.65, 145°45.00'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343076 (3 specimens), W side of Newlands Cascades, Franklin R., opposite downstream end of rock shelter, Tasmania; AM C.201349 (20+ specimens), W side of Newlands Cascades, Franklin R., opposite downstream end of rock shelter, Tasmania; TMH E.23423 (3 specimens), W side of Newlands Cascades, Franklin R., opposite downstream end of rock shelter, Tasmania; QVM 9:17052 (3 specimens), W side of Newlands Cascades, Franklin R., opposite downstream end of rock shelter, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, lower Franklin River

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian West (TWE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on 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 [28-29, figs 15D, 16C, 17D]

History of changes

• Amnicola petterdiana Brazier, J. 1875. Descriptions of eight species of Australian and Tasmanian land and freshwater shells. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 1: 17-20 [27 Apr. 1875] [19].

  Type data:

   Lectotype AM C.100615, Scottsdale, Tasmania.
  Paralectotype(s) AM C.399106 (2 specimens), Scottsdale, Tasmania.

  Subsequent designation 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 [31].

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus petterdianus (Brazier, 1875). —
  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 [31-33, figs 4C, 5E,F, 6B, 7C,D, 10E, 13D, 19A, 20A, 21A]

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, around Scottsdale

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Ben Lomond (BEL), Flinders (FLI)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [31-33, figs 4C, 5E,F, 6B, 7C,D, 10E, 13D, 19A, 20A, 21A]

Smith, B.J. 1992. Non-Marine Mollusca. In, Houston, W.W.K. (ed.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Non-marine Mollusca. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 8 xii 408 pp. [47] (as Fluvidona petterdiana)

History of changes

• Austropyrgus pisinnus 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 [28].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343068, trib. of Dismal Ck, trib. of Hardwood R., Tasmania [42°55.88'S 145°52.43'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343070 (3 specimens), trib. of Dismal Ck, trib. of Hardwood R., Tasmania; AM C.201288 (20+ specimens), trib. of Dismal Ck, trib. of Hardwood R., Tasmania; TMH E.23422 (3 specimens), trib. of Dismal Ck, trib. of Hardwood R., Tasmania; QVM 9:17051 (3 specimens), trib. of Dismal Ck, trib. of Hardwood R., Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian West (TWE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [28, figs 15C, 16B, 17C]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus praecipitis 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 [99].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343057, streams at Table Cape Lighthouse, Tasmania [40°58.53'S 145°43.50'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343058 (3 specimens), streams at Table Cape Lighthouse, Tasmania; AM C.201086 (20+ specimens), streams at Table Cape Lighthouse, Tasmania; AM C.201087 (20+ specimens), streams at Table Cape Lighthouse, Tasmania; AM C.201426 (20+ specimens), streams at Table Cape Lighthouse, Tasmania; TMH E.23432 (3 specimens), streams at Table Cape Lighthouse, Tasmania; QVM 9:17068 (3 specimens), streams at Table Cape Lighthouse, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Table Cape

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: King (KIN), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater, under rocks.

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 [99-100, figs 40K, 54C, 55C]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus privus 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 [36].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343102, Keddies Ck at Dial Rd, S of Penguin, Tasmania [41°10.22'S 146°3.35'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343103 (3 specimens), Keddies Ck at Dial Rd, S of Penguin, Tasmania; AM C.201366 (1 specimen), Keddies Ck at Dial Rd, S of Penguin, Tasmania; TMH E.23437 (2 specimens), Keddies Ck at Dial Rd, S of Penguin, Tasmania; QVM 9:17058 (2 specimens), Keddies Ck at Dial Rd, S of Penguin, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area south of Penguin

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on leaves and on moss.

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 [36-37, figs 19E, 20E, 21E]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus procerus 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 [100].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343061, Blizzards Ck at Youngs Rd, S of Irishtown, in seeping gully, Tasmania [40°56.55'S 145°08.98'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343062 (3 specimens), Blizzards Ck at Youngs Rd, S of Irishtown, in seeping gully, Tasmania; AM C.201573 (20+ specimens), Blizzards Ck at Youngs Rd, S of Irishtown, in seeping gully, Tasmania; AM C.371718 (5 specimens), Blizzards Ck at Youngs Rd, S of Irishtown, in seeping gully, Tasmania; TMH E.23433 (6 specimens), Blizzards Ck at Youngs Rd, S of Irishtown, in seeping gully, Tasmania; QVM 9:17069 (6 specimens), Blizzards Ck at Youngs Rd, S of Irishtown, in seeping gully, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: King (KIN)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on leaves, roots, wood 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 [100-101, figs 40D, 54D, 55D]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus pusillus 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 [59].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.334602, small trib. of Glenelg R., at Dartmoor, Victoria [37°54.60'S 141°19.93'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307582 (3 specimens), small trib. of Glenelg R., at Dartmoor, Victoria; AM C.300691 (20+ specimens), small trib. of Glenelg R., at Dartmoor, Victoria; AM C.300701 (20+ specimens), small trib. of Glenelg R., at Dartmoor, Victoria; AM C.300702 (20+ specimens); NMV F.82342 (3 specimens), small trib. of Glenelg R., at Dartmoor, Victoria.

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, lower part of the Glenelg River.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on leaves, roots, wood 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 [59, figs 36A, 37A, 38B]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus rectoides 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 [98].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343055, trib. of Fixters Ck at N end of Brittons Swamp, Tasmania [40°54.78'S 144°57.85'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343056 (3 specimens), trib. of Fixters Ck at N end of Brittons Swamp, Tasmania; AM C.201055 (20+ specimens), trib. of Fixters Ck at N end of Brittons Swamp, Tasmania; TMH E.23431 (6 specimens), trib. of Fixters Ck at N end of Brittons Swamp, Tasmania; QVM 9:17067 (6 specimens), trib. of Fixters Ck at N end of Brittons Swamp, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Flinders (FLI), King (KIN), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on leaves, roots, wood 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 [98-99, figs 27H, 40J, 54B, 55E]

History of changes

• Fluvidona recta Ponder, W.F., Colgan, D.J., Clark, G.A., Miller, A.C. & Terzis, T. 1994. Microgeographic genetic and morphological differentiation of freshwater snails — the Hydrobiidae of Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, south-eastern Australia. Australian Journal of Zoology 42: 557-678 [640].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.172759, Squeaky Beach Ck, ca 60 m from road upstream on N side, Wilsons Promontory, Vic., 20 m [39°0.70'S 146°18.35'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.174026 (20+ specimens), Squeaky Beach Ck, ca 60 m from road upstream on N side, Wilsons Promontory, Vic., 20 m; NMV F.65714 (1 specimen), Squeaky Beach Ck, ca 60 m from road upstream on N side, Wilsons Promontory, Vic., 20 m.

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus rectus (Ponder, Colgan, Clark, Miller & Terzis, 1994). —
  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 [93, figs 34C, 35C]

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, western Wilsons Promontory.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: Flinders (FLI)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater, swamp.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on weeds, roots and leaves.

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 [93, figs 34C, 35C]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus ronkershawi 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 [84].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343065, Black Sugarloaf Ck at Bensemanns Rd, W of Birralee, Tasmania [41°24.78'S 146°47.50'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343066 (5 specimens), Black Sugarloaf Ck at Bensemanns Rd, W of Birralee, Tasmania; AM C.201286 (20+ specimens), Black Sugarloaf Ck at Bensemanns Rd, W of Birralee, Tasmania; TMH E.23428 (3 specimens), Black Sugarloaf Ck at Bensemanns Rd, W of Birralee, Tasmania; QVM 9:17062 (3 specimens), Black Sugarloaf Ck at Bensemanns Rd, W of Birralee, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Flinders (FLI), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [84, figs 46F, 47G, 48E]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus salvus 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 [85].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343094, Franklin R., opposite island downstream of Kutikina Cave, SW Tasmania [42°31.50'S 145°45.78'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343095 (3 specimens), Franklin R., opposite island downstream of Kutikina Cave, SW Tasmania; AM C.201277 (20+ specimens), Franklin R., opposite island downstream of Kutikina Cave, SW Tasmania; TMH E.23439 (3 specimens), Franklin R., opposite island downstream of Kutikina Cave, SW Tasmania; QVM 9:17063 (3 specimens), Franklin R., opposite island downstream of Kutikina Cave, SW Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Lower parts of the Franklin River and upper parts of the Gordon River.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR), Tasmanian West (TWE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [85-86, figs 46G, 47H, 48F]

History of changes

• Amnicola simsoniana Brazier, J. 1875. Descriptions of eight species of Australian and Tasmanian land and freshwater shells. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 1: 17-20 [27 Apr. 1875] [19].

  Type data:

   Lectotype BMNH 1896.11.30.56, Brighton, Hobart, Tasmania.
  Paralectotype(s) BMNH 1896.11.30.57-61 (5 specimens), Brighton, Hobart, Tasmania.

  Subsequent designation 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 [91].
• Bythinia dulvertonensis Tenison-Woods, J.E. 1876. On the freshwater shells of Tasmania. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 1875: 66-82 [21 Mar. 1876] [77].

  Type data:

   
  Syntype(s) SAMA D.16368 (1 specimen), Lake Dulverton, Tasmania; TMH E.489/7830 (lost), Lake Dulverton, Tasmania.
• Bythinia dunrobinensis Tenison-Woods, J.E. 1876. On the freshwater shells of Tasmania. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 1875: 66-82 [21 Mar. 1876] [77].

  Type data:

   Holotype TMH E.473/7814 lost, Ouse near Dunrobin, Tasmania.
  Paratype(s) SAMA D.15769 (3 specimens), Ouse near Dunrobin, Tasmania; QVM 9:182 (2 specimens), Ouse near Dunrobin, Tasmania.
• Bythinia pontvillensis Tenison-Woods, J.E. 1876. On the freshwater shells of Tasmania. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 1875: 66-82 [21 Mar. 1876] [76].

  Type data:

   
  Syntype(s) TMH E.475/7816 (38 specimens), Jordan River, near Brighton, Tasmania; SAMA D.15771 (2 specimens), Jordan River, near Brighton, Tasmania.

Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy

• 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 [91]

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus simsonianus (Brazier, 1875). —
  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 [91-92, figs 25C-F, 26C, 27D, 28D,E, 46I, 47F, 48A]

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, drainage of the Derwent River

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian South East (TSE), Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on weeds, leaves, roots and other substrates.

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 [91-92, figs 25C-F, 26C, 27D, 28D,E, 46I, 47F, 48A]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus sinuatus 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 [97].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343038, Mt Emu Ck at Ayrford Rd, just below weir, S of Terang, Victoria [38°18.42'S 142°52.77'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343037 (3 specimens), Mt Emu Ck at Ayrford Rd, just below weir, S of Terang, Victoria; AM C.302425 (20+ specimens), Mt Emu Ck at Ayrford Rd, just below weir, S of Terang, Victoria; NMV F.82349 (3 specimens), Mt Emu Ck at Ayrford Rd, just below weir, S of Terang, Victoria.

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: South East Coastal Plain (SCP), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on 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 [97, figs 40G,H, 41C, 42F]

History of changes

• Potamopyrgus smithii Petterd, W.F. 1889. Contributions for a systematic catalogue of the aquatic shells of Tasmania. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 1888: 60-82 pls 1-4 [72, pl. 1, fig. 10].

  Type data:

   Lectotype AM C.27793, Heazlewood River, TAS.
  Paralectotype(s) QVM 9:180 15 specimens, Heazlewood River, TAS; SAMA D16370 6 specimens, Heazlewood River, TAS; AM C.399105 9 specimens, Heazlewood River, Tasmania.

  Subsequent designation 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 [27].

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus smithii (Petterd, 1889). —
  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 [27-28, figs 4B, 5D, 10D, 13C, 15B, 16D, 17A]

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: King (KIN), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian West (TWE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [27-28, figs 4B, 5D, 10D, 13C, 15B, 16D, 17A]

Smith, B.J. 1992. Non-Marine Mollusca. In, Houston, W.W.K. (ed.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Non-marine Mollusca. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 8 xii 408 pp. [47] (as Fluvidona smithii)

History of changes

• Austropyrgus solitarius 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 [29].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343098, Kimberley Warm Springs, Tasmania [41°24.00'S 146°29.65'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343099 (3 specimens), Kimberley Warm Springs, Tasmania; AM C.201280 (20+ specimens), Kimberley Warm Springs, Tasmania; TMH E.23424 (3 specimens), Kimberley Warm Springs, Tasmania; QVM 9:17053 (3 specimens), Kimberley Warm Springs, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS)

Ecological Descriptors

Freshwater, thermal spring.

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 [29-30, figs 15E, 16E, 17E]

History of changes

• Potamopyrgus sparsus Iredale, T. 1944. Guide to the freshwater shells of New South Wales. Pt II. Australian Naturalist 11: 113-127 [Aug. 1944] [114].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C100614, Braidwood, Shoalhaven River, NSW.
  Paratype(s) AM C109316 (19 specimens), Braidwood, Shoalhaven River, NSW; AM C109317 (1 specimen), Braidwood, Shoalhaven River, NSW.

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus sparsus (Iredale, 1944). —
  Ponder, W.P., Clark, S.A. & Dallwitz, M.A. 2000. Freshwater and Estuarine Molluscs. An interactive key illustrated for New South Wales. CD Rom. CSIRO Publishing.
• Fluvidona sparsus (Iredale, 1944). —
  Smith, B.J. 1992. Non-Marine Mollusca. In, Houston, W.W.K. (ed.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Non-marine Mollusca. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 8 xii 408 pp. [47]

Distribution

States

New South Wales

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, Braidwood area.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

NSW: South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on leaves, weeds 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 [38-41, figs 6E, 7I,J, 23B, 24C, 25A, 26A, 27A, 28A, 29A]

Ponder, W.P., Clark, S.A. & Dallwitz, M.A. 2000. Freshwater and Estuarine Molluscs. An interactive key illustrated for New South Wales. CD Rom. CSIRO Publishing.

Smith, B.J. 1992. Non-Marine Mollusca. In, Houston, W.W.K. (ed.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Non-marine Mollusca. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 8 xii 408 pp. [47]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus spectus 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 [62].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343020, small springs at the Watering Place, 2 km from car park, Cape Duquesne, Victoria [38°21.93'S 141°22.00'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.334616 (3 specimens); AM C.302369 (20+ specimens), small springs at the Watering Place, 2 km from car park, Cape Duquesne, Victoria; AM C.302396 (20+ specimens), small springs at the Watering Place, 2 km from car park, Cape Duquesne, Victoria; AM C.302370 (20+ specimens), small springs at the Watering Place, 2 km from car park, Cape Duquesne, Victoria; AM C.302378 (20+ specimens), small springs at the Watering Place, 2 km from car park, Cape Duquesne, Victoria; NMV F.82344 (3 specimens), small springs at the Watering Place, 2 km from car park, Cape Duquesne, Victoria.

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, Cape Duquesne.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP)

Ecological Descriptors

Brackish water, freshwater, spring.

Extra Ecological Information

Crawling on all substrates.

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 [62, figs 36D, 37D, 38C]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus stevensmithi 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 [36].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343096, Creek, 14.7 km SW of Rapid River, Tasmania [41°22.15'S 145°14.43'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343097 (3 specimens), Creek, 14.7 km SW of Rapid River, Tasmania; AM C.201278 (20+ specimens), Creek, 14.7 km SW of Rapid River, Tasmania; TMH E.23436 (3 specimens), Creek, 14.7 km SW of Rapid River, Tasmania; QVM 9:17057 (3 specimens), Creek, 14.7 km SW of Rapid River, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: King (KIN), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian West (TWE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [36, figs 19D, 20D, 21D]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus synoria 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 [43].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.173997, trib. of Myrtle Ck at road to Candelo, New South Wales [36°52.90'S 149°41.13'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307578 (3 specimens), trib. of Myrtle Ck at road to Candelo, New South Wales; AM C.173998 (20+ specimens), trib. of Myrtle Ck at road to Candelo, New South Wales.

Distribution

States

New South Wales

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area around the Candelo region.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

NSW: South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [43-45, figs 23C, 24B, 29C]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus tateiformis 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 [98].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343053, trib. of Blackwater Rivulet at Blackwater Rd, Tasmania [41°11.20'S 144°56.85'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343054 (3 specimens), trib. of Blackwater Rivulet at Blackwater Rd, Tasmania; AM C.201033 (20+ specimens), trib. of Blackwater Rivulet at Blackwater Rd, Tasmania; TMH E.23430 (3 specimens), trib. of Blackwater Rivulet at Blackwater Rd, Tasmania; QVM 9:17066 (3 specimens), trib. of Blackwater Rivulet at Blackwater Rd, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian West (TWE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on 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 [98, figs 27F, 40I, 54A, 55B]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus tathraensis 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 [45].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.174008, trib. of Wapengo Ck at Tathra-Bermagui Rd, N of Tathra, New South Wales [36°35.98'S 149°49.98'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307588 (3 specimens), trib. of Wapengo Ck at Tathra-Bermagui Rd, N of Tathra, New South Wales; AM C.174009 (20+ specimens), trib. of Wapengo Ck at Tathra-Bermagui Rd, N of Tathra, New South Wales; AM C.302468 (20+ specimens), trib. of Wapengo Ck at Tathra-Bermagui Rd, N of Tathra, New South Wales.

Distribution

States

New South Wales

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, Tathra region.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

NSW: South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [45-47, figs 23D, 24F, 27B, 29D]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus tebus 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 [89].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343104, trib. of Pipers R. on W slopes of Eagle Hawk Tier, Mt Arthur, Tasmania [41°19.77'S 147°14.13'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343105 (3 specimens), trib. of Pipers R. on W slopes of Eagle Hawk Tier, Mt Arthur, Tasmania; AM C.201273 (20+ specimens), trib. of Pipers R. on W slopes of Eagle Hawk Tier, Mt Arthur, Tasmania; TMH E.23429 (3 specimens), trib. of Pipers R. on W slopes of Eagle Hawk Tier, Mt Arthur, Tasmania; QVM 9:17065 (3 specimens), trib. of Pipers R. on W slopes of Eagle Hawk Tier, Mt Arthur, Tasmania.

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, Lilydale area.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Ben Lomond (BEL)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on 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 [89-91, figs 50C, 51C, 52C]

History of changes

• 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

• Fluvidona turbata Ponder, W.F., Colgan, D.J., Clark, G.A., Miller, A.C. & Terzis, T. 1994. Microgeographic genetic and morphological differentiation of freshwater snails — the Hydrobiidae of Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, south-eastern Australia. Australian Journal of Zoology 42: 557-678 [643].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C172760, Squeaky Beach Ck, ca 60 m from road upstream on N side, Wilsons Promontory, Vic., 20 m [39°00'43"S 146°18'22"E].
  Paratype(s) AM C174025; NMV F.65715.

Generic Combinations

• Austropyrgus turbatus (Ponder, Colgan, Clark, Miller & Terzis, 1994). —
  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 [54-56, figs 34D, 35B]

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, Wilsons Promontory.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: Flinders (FLI), South East Coastal Plain (SCP)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on weeds, leaves, roots, sand and gravel.

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 [54-56, figs 34D, 35B]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus vastus 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 [103].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343047, One Tree Sinkhole (=Wurwurlooloo 5L7), near Mt Gambier, South Australia [37°49.98'S 140°46.98'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307589 (3 specimens), One Tree Sinkhole (=Wurwurlooloo 5L7), near Mt Gambier, South Australia; AM C.200979 (20+ specimens); SAMA D.19211 (3 specimens), One Tree Sinkhole (=Wurwurlooloo 5L7), near Mt Gambier, South Australia.

Distribution

States

South Australia

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from type locality.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

SA: Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP)

Ecological Descriptors

Freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Sinkhole.

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 [103-104, figs 58D, 60B, 63B]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus viridarium 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 [13].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.173986 1 specimen, small trib. of Bombay Ck, Tallaganda State Forest (TSF), S of Braidwood, New South Wales [35°28.40'S 149°37.90'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.342945 3 specimens, small trib. of Bombay Ck, Tallaganda State Forest (TSF), S of Braidwood, New South Wales; AM C.173987 8 specimens, small trib. of Bombay Ck, Tallaganda State Forest (TSF), S of Braidwood, New South Wales.

Distribution

States

New South Wales

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, Tallaganda Range.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

NSW: South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found among weeds, leaves and roots.

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 [13-14, figs 2C, 3C, 8C, 10A]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus vulgaris 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 [94].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.343024, Mt Emu Ck, just below weir, at Ayrford Rd, S of Terang, Victoria [38°18.42'S 142°52.77'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.307585 (3 specimens), Mt Emu Ck, just below weir, at Ayrford Rd, S of Terang, Victoria; AM C.302424 (20+ specimens), Mt Emu Ck, just below weir, at Ayrford Rd, S of Terang, Victoria; NMV F.88941 (2 specimens), Mt Emu Ck, just below weir, at Ayrford Rd, S of Terang, Victoria.

Distribution

States

Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Vic: Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP), South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), Victorian Midlands (VM), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

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 [94-95, figs 40A, 41A, 42B]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus wombeyanensis 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 [47].

  Type data:

   Holotype AM C.348556, Mares Forest Ck, below Wombeyan Quarry, Wombeyan Caves, New South Wales [34°18.36'S 149°59.50'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.343753 (3 specimens), Mares Forest Ck, below Wombeyan Quarry, Wombeyan Caves, New South Wales; AM C.201665 (20+ specimens), Mares Forest Ck, below Wombeyan Quarry, Wombeyan Caves, New South Wales.

Distribution

States

New South Wales

Extra Distribution Information

Around Wombeyan Caves.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

NSW: Sydney Basin (SB), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

Extra Ecological Information

Found on weeds, leaves and roots.

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 [47-49, figs 23F, 24E, 29E]

History of changes

• Austropyrgus zeidleri 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 [72].

  Type data:

   Holotype SAMA D.19131, Benara Sinkhole (L32), 6 km WSW of Mt Gambier, South Australia [37°50.98'S 140°41.98'E].
  Paratype(s) AM C.200956 (20+ specimens), Benara Sinkhole (L32), 6 km WSW of Mt Gambier, South Australia; SAMA D.19155 (2 specimens), Benara Sinkhole (L32), 6 km WSW of Mt Gambier, South Australia; SAMA D.19132 (20+ specimens), Benara Sinkhole (L32), 6 km WSW of Mt Gambier, South Australia.

Distribution

States

South Australia

Extra Distribution Information

Known only from limited area, Mt Gambier region.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

SA: Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP)

Ecological Descriptors

Freshwater, spring.

Extra Ecological Information

Sinkholes, found on weeds and leaves.

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 [72-73, figs 36G, 43E, 44C]

History of changes

• Beddomeia Petterd, W.F. 1889. Contributions for a systematic catalogue of the aquatic shells of Tasmania. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 1888: 60-82 pls 1-4 [73].

  Type species:

   Amnicola launcestonensis Johnston, 1879 by subsequent designation, see Iredale, T. 1943. A basic list of the freshwater Mollusca of Australia. The Australian Zoologist 10(2): 188-230 [203].
• Brazieria Petterd, W.F. 1889. Contributions for a systematic catalogue of the aquatic shells of Tasmania. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 1888: 60-82 pls 1-4 [76] [junior homonym of Brazieria Ancey, 1887].

  Type species:

   Ampullaria tasmanica Tenison-Woods, 1877 (=Beddomeia paludinella levensis Ponder & Clark, 1993) by monotypy.
• Petterdiana Brazier, J. 1896. On the new genus Petterdiana. Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 1894–95: 105 [Aug. 1896] [105] [replacement name for Brazieria Petterd, 1889].
• Pseudampullaria Ancey, C.F. 1898. Notes malacologiques. Bulletin du Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle. Marseille 1: 125-150 [148] [unnecessary replacement name for Brazieria Petterd, 1889].
• Tasmaniella Ancey, C.F. 1898. Notes malacologiques. Bulletin du Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle. Marseille 1: 125-150 [148] [unnecessary replacement name for Beddomeia Petterd, 1889, as supposed senior homonym is Beddomea Nevill, 1878, Ponder, W.F., pers. comm.].
• Beddomena Iredale, T. 1943. A basic list of the freshwater Mollusca of Australia. The Australian Zoologist 10(2): 188-230 [202].

  Type species:

   Beddomeia bellii Petterd, 1889 by original designation.
• Valvatasma Iredale, T. 1943. A basic list of the freshwater Mollusca of Australia. The Australian Zoologist 10(2): 188-230 [203].

  Type species:

   Valvata tasmanica Tenison-Woods, 1876 by original designation.

Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy

• Ponder, W.F., Clark, G.A., Miller, A.C. & Toluzzi, A. 1993. On a major radiation of freshwater snails in Tasmania and eastern Victoria: a preliminary overview of the Beddomeia group (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Hydrobiidae). Invertebrate Taxonomy 7: 501-750 [516]

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Ben Lomond (BEL), Flinders (FLI), King (KIN), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian Northern Midlands (TNM), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian South East (TSE), Tasmanian West (TWE)

General References

Ponder, W.F., Clark, G.A., Miller, A.C. & Toluzzi, A. 1993. On a major radiation of freshwater snails in Tasmania and eastern Victoria: a preliminary overview of the Beddomeia group (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Hydrobiidae). Invertebrate Taxonomy 7: 501-750 [516-524]

History of changes

Taxonomic Decision for Subspecies Arrangement

• Ponder, W.F., Clark, G.A., Miller, A.C. & Toluzzi, A. 1993. On a major radiation of freshwater snails in Tasmania and eastern Victoria: a preliminary overview of the Beddomeia group (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Hydrobiidae). Invertebrate Taxonomy 7: 501-750 [653]

Distribution

States

Tasmania

Extra Distribution Information

Australian Endemic.

IBRA

Tas: Tasmanian West (TWE)

Ecological Descriptors

Lotic freshwater.

General References

Ponder, W.F., Clark, G.A., Miller, A.C. & Toluzzi, A. 1993. On a major radiation of freshwater snails in Tasmania and eastern Victoria: a preliminary overview of the Beddomeia group (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Hydrobiidae). Invertebrate Taxonomy 7: 501-750 [651-653]