Species Umbilidelos mcilwraith Stanisic, 2010
Umbilidelos mcilwraith, dorsal view. Diameter of shell: 10.5 mm
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Umbilidelos mcilwraith, ventral view.
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Species Umbilidelos mcilwraith Stanisic, 2010
McIlwraith Range Carnivorous Snail
Compiler and date details
November 2012 - Dr John Stanisic
- Umbilidelos mcilwraith Stanisic, J. in Stanisic, J., Shea, M., Potter, D. & Griffiths, O. 2010. Australian Land Snails. A field guide to eastern Australian species. Mauritius : Bioculture Press Vol. 1 595 pp. [154, 573] [etymology: for the type locality].
Type data:
Holotype QM MO30882, McIlwraith Ra., c. 33 km NE of Coen on Leo Ck Mine Rd, FN QLD [13°44'S, 143°21'E].
Paratype(s) QM MO21290; QM MO30954; QM MO78869; AM SC100884.
Introduction
Umbilidelos mcilwraith is the largest of the Umbilidelos species. It is distinguished from Saladelos commixta by the lack of spiral grooves on the upper surface and in having a smooth protoconch.
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
McIlwraith Range and environs, FN QLD
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
Qld: Cape York Peninsula (CYP)
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Litter-dwelling, rainforest, under logs.
Diagnosis
Shell medium-sized, dark yellow, subglobose with a low domed spire, shiny; body whorl evenly coiled; protoconch shiny, smooth, teleoconch sculpture of low growth ridges and weak spiral striae above, underside smooth; umbilicus very wide, cup-shaped; diameter 10.5mm.
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General References
Common Name References
Stanisic, J., Shea, M., Potter, D. & Griffiths, O. 2010. Australian Land Snails. A field guide to eastern Australian species. Mauritius : Bioculture Press Vol. 1 595 pp. [154] (McIlwraith Range Carnivorous Snail)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-Apr-2012 | ADDED |