This species of gastropd feeds on sponges and is fairly common along the coastal reefs and is often found washed up along Tomahawk Beach following rough weather

At a glance

Habitat Subtidally and offshore on sponges in sandy areas
Size Can grow to around 35mm in length (height in this case)
Origin Native
Distribution From WA to NSW including Tasmania
Descriptions
Distribution
From WA to NSW including Tasmania
Habitat
Subtidally and offshore on sponges in sandy areas
Size
Can grow to around 35mm in length (height in this case)

Identification

The shell has a conical shape like a rounded triangle and feels solid the colour varies slightly around pale yellows and pinks. The shell itself features numerous spiral granose lirae
Common Name Jeweled Top Shell
Aliases No Known Aliases
Origin Native
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Occurrences shown for the family Calliostomatidae. Distribution provided by The Atlas of Living Australia.

Classification

Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassGastropoda
SubclassVetigastropoda
SuperfamilyTrochoidea
FamilyCalliostomatidae
GenusAstele
SpeciesAstele armillata
Synonyms

Synonyms

There are no known synonyms for this species
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