species: Scutus olunguis in Lizard Island area: all known taxa (Lizard Island Field Guide)
Scutus olunguis


©Anne Hoggett: Scutus olunguis from under rubble on reef slope off South Island, Lizard Island Group.

©Anne Hoggett: Scutus olunguis from under rubble on reef slope off South Island, Lizard Island Group. Crinoid arm for scale.

©Lyle Vail: Scutus olunguis from under rubble at North Point, Lizard Island. 4-5 cm long.
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Mollusca
Class Gastropoda
Family Fissurellidae
Genus Scutus
Species Scutus olunguis

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Distinguishing features

Thin, black mantle mostly or completely obscures flat, white, conical shell. Lives under rubble. Could be mistaken for a flatworm.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

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