Sassia verrucosa, 1 of 2. With S parkinsonia, right. Eden, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Sassia verrucosa, 2 of 2. With S parkinsonia, lower. Eden, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Distribution
Temperate Australasia
Description
Small species of triton with a spire just more than half the length of the shell and with strong ribs crossed by ridges to give a lattice-like effect over the shell surface. The species is common in cryptic habitats such as under rocks and among encrusting plants and animals. A closely related species, S.eburnea, with finer sculpture and generally a pink top to the spire, is moderately common in Victoria and Tasmania.
Information
Max Size: 3 cm
Sea Temperature Range: 11.2-22.9°C
Depth: 0-15m
Habitat: Rocky Reef
Rarity
IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
Occurrence: Infrequent (5% 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 (5 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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