This relatively small species of sea snail is the only one of its genus that can be found in Australia. They cluster in large numbers on rock faces at the highest points on rock platforms. They are usually the most abundant mollusc on rocky shores.

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Habitat Exposed reef and cliff faces around the high tide mark
Size The size range varies between 10 mm and 25 mm
Origin Native
Distribution From Western Australia to Queensland including Tasmania
Descriptions
Distribution
From Western Australia to Queensland including Tasmania
Habitat
Exposed reef and cliff faces around the high tide mark
Size
The size range varies between 10 mm and 25 mm
Common Name Little Blue Periwinkle
Aliases Australwinks,
Origin Native
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Distribution provided by The Atlas of Living Australia

Classification

Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassGastropoda
SubclassCaenogastropoda
SuperorderSorbeoconcha
OrderHypsogastropoda
SuborderLittorinimorpha
SuperfamilyLittorinoidea
FamilyLittorinidae
SubfamilyLittorininae
GenusAustrolittorina
SpeciesAustrolittorina unifasciata
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