Elephant Snail
 
 

Introduced Species

For other Molluscs

  • Chiton
  • Abalone
  • Elephant Snail
  • Limpet
  • Sea Snails
  • Sea Slugs (Sea hare & Nudibranch)
  • Mussels
  • Scallops
  • Oysters
  • Octopus
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  • Kingdom Animalia
  • Phylum Mollusca
  • Class Gastropoda
  • Subclass Prosobranchia
  • Family Fissurellidae (Keyhole limpets)
  • Scutus antipodes - Elephant Snail
  • Scutus antipodes - Elephant Snail
    Picture: MDC
    Habitat: Reef; 0 - 20 m depth
    Distribution: WA to NSW and around Tasmania
    Maximum Size: Length to 100 mm
    Diet: Algae
    Comments: 
    This is a large, slug-like animal with a reduced white shell, often hidden under folds of skin. Large numbers are found under rocks in shallow water. This species is fully protected in Tasmania.