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Black Snail
Victaphanta atramentaria
-37.8927, 146.353
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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