Elongate False Ear Snail (species: Stomatella impertusa) in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Stomatella impertusa
Elongate False Ear Snail


©Anne Hoggett: Stomatella impertusa from under rubble on northern side of Palfrey Island, Lizard Island Group. Part of mantle has been discarded in this photo. Shell about 1.5 cm long.

©Anne Hoggett: Stomatella impertusa from under rubble on northern side of Palfrey Island, Lizard Island Group. Moved quite quickly and after a minute or so, cast off part of its mantle as shown at left. Shell about 1.5 cm long.

©Anne Hoggett: Stomatella impertusa from under rubble on northern side of Palfrey Island, Lizard Island Group. Mantle intact prior to autotomy. Shell about 1.5 cm long.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Mollusca
Class Gastropoda
Family Trochidae
Genus Stomatella
Species Stomatella impertusa

Lizard Island Field Guide
Lizard Island area: all known taxa

Distinguishing features

A small, fast moving snail with the ability to autotomise its mantle when disturbed.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

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Distribution


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