General Description

These small solid shells are quite inflated, with a shiny, thick, olive or brown outer coating (periostracum). Interior with mother of pearl (nacreous). Hinge line with prominent "teeth" (taxodont). Shell up to 15 mm across.

Distribution guide

South-eastern Australia.

Species Group

Sea snails and shells › Bivalves

Depth

Shallow (1-30 m)
Deep ( > 30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

15 mm

Diet

Organic matter

Commercial Species

No

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed