Rhinoclavis bituberculata, 1 of 2. Rottnest is, WA, Photo: Andrew Green
Rhinoclavis bituberculata, 2 of 2. Rottnest Is, WA, Photo: Andrew Green
Distribution
Temperate Australasia
Description
Elongate with sharp spire and 10-14 whorls, and with paired spiral rows of white tubercles. This creeper is very common on shallow flats with clean sand in the Perth region, including sand patches among seagrass.
Information
Max Size: 6 cm
Sea Temperature Range: 18.5-22.7°C
Depth: 0-12m
Habitat: Soft sediment
Rarity
IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
Occurrence: Frequent (14% of sites)
Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution.
It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
Abundance: Few (2 per transect)
Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
Edit by: GJ Edgar. 2008. Australian Marine Life. New Holland, Sydney
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