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Leiopyrga cingulata A. Adams, 1863 Description: Whorls encircled by two smooth keels, at upper and lower quarter, the lower stronger; often with a weaker rib just above the suture. Area between keels smooth on early whorls, often with intervening spiral ribs originating on last 2 or 3 whorls. Base with 5-7 evenly spaced ribs. Columella smooth, outer lip thin and smooth. Umbilicus almost but not completely closed by reflection of columellar callus. Colour fawn, with axial zigzag steaks of brown, lower keel white with regularly spaced brown patches. Size: Up to 7 mm high. Distribution: Endemic to Australia; northern Qld to Port Stephens, NSW. Habitat: Taken down to 20 m, but mainly known from beach shells. Figs. 1,2: Palm Beach, NSW (C.350505) |
