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Black Snail

Victaphanta atramentaria

Photo by RachaelB
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Field Notes

Description:

Shell mainly dark brown to black, yellow-white in center, 4-5 whorls, orange edge on foot. Shell up to 4 cm across.

Habitat:

Deep leaf litter in cool temperate rainforests and wet sclerophyll forest.

Notes:

This species is the largest carnivorous snail in Victoria. They are related to the Otway Black Snail, Victaphanta compacta. It is listed as Near Threatened.

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PublishedApril 28, 2013

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