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Gippsland black snail

Victaphanta atramentaria

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This black coiled shell found on the roadside once belonged to a native terrestrial mollusc.

Habitat:

This empty shell was found beside the road in a tall eucalyptus forest.

Reference Links:

Victaphanta atramentaria : Gippsland Black Snail | Atlas of Living Australia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
MartinL
They are great photos. My snail didn't come out at all... I think its left home. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/22235157
Mark Ridgway
Rachael's pics are great aren't they. She must have waited very patiently because Leuba's would reveal itself within 5 minutes. So we got bored and let it go.
MartinL
Thanks Mark for the clue. It can only be that one; http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/10840170 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/22235157
Mark Ridgway
Nice one Martin. It looks like Victaphanta.. (cousin of Victa-mower?) http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/10840170

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PublishedJuly 28, 2014

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