Partridge Tun (species: Tonna perdix) in Green Island (Gaia Guide)
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Tonna perdix
Partridge Tun


©David Witherall and Sharyn: Partridge Tun (Tonna perdix), Ocean Free, Green Island

©Barbara Banks: Tonna perdix or Partridge tun at Lizard Island, 120 mm

©Barbara Banks: Tonna perdix or Partridge tun at Lizard Island, 120mm

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Mollusca
Class Gastropoda
Order Littorinimorpha
Family Tonnidae
Genus Tonna
Species Tonna perdix

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Distinguishing features

This is the largest of the Austrailian tun snails, growing to 200mm. Shell is globular and moderately thin with a simple lip and reflected columellar callus. Sculptured with rounded spiral ribs. Yellow brown or cream exterior with white dashes and brown spots. Wilson,

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References

  • Wilson, B. (1993). Australian Marine Shells Odyssey Publishing, Kallaroo, Western Australia.