Monk Creeper

Plesiotrochus monachus

Plesiotrochus monachus - Monk Creeper
map Distribution
image_search Terms and anatomy

Size: 1.7 cm

Distribution: All SA coastal and gulf waters

Habitat: Algae or seagrass on silty bottom

Depth: Subtidal from 5+ metres

Ranging from pale, to brown and orange, the shell of this tall spired snail has convex, angular whorls, which are almost triangular, with distinct undulations. The pattern can vary, from tan spiral lines along the length of the shell, to dashed spiral lines at irregular intervals, and even no markings at all. The strong angular whorls help to distinguish this species from the many similar snails found in SA.


Further Reference

Seashells of New South Wales