Turbo kenwilliamsi, 1 of 2. Rottnest Is, WA, Photo: Andrew Green
Turbo kenwilliamsi, 2 of 2. Rottnest Is, WA, Photo: Andrew Green
Distribution
Localised
Description
Swollen shell with cream ridges broken by black spots spiralling around the shell. It is one of the most common large gastropods seen on southewestern reefs.
Information
Depth: 0-12m
Habitat: Rocky Reef
Rarity
IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
Occurrence: Common (39% 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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