Australian Rock-borer

Hiatella australis

Hiatella australis - Australian Rock-borer
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Size: 1.5 cm

Distribution: All SA continental waters

Habitat: rocky reef and seagrass beds

Depth: Subtidal to 10+ metres

This small white bivalve can be found amongst rocks and seagrass, or embedded in sponge. It has an irregular but loosely mussel-like shape, but with the hinge along the long edge. It has noticeable concentric banding.


Further Reference

Molluscs of Tasmania