Steve Irwin's Treesnail

Crikey steveirwini

This strikingly coloured treesnail described in 2009 was named Crikey steveirwini in memory of the late Steve Irwin, wildlife warrior, environmental educator and Queensland Museum medalist. Like its namesake, this rainforest treesnail is both dazzling and impressive. The small (15 mm), rare species has a high spire and is creamy yellow with coppery brown spiral bands. To date, it has only been found at a few localities in the Central Wet Tropics region of north-eastern Queensland.

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Molluscs Gastropods Land snails

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Name: Land Snails, Slugs and Freshwater Snails Summary: The terrestrial environment is home to a vast array of snails and slugs. Many native land snails and slugs live in the moist layers of litter on the forest floor and other moist habitats such as rotting logs, under rocks or beneath debris. In eastern Australia, they are particularly diverse in rainforest areas. The freshwater environment also hosts a variety of snails. Subject categories: Molluscs, Gastropods, Land snails See full details

Steve Irwin's Treesnail

Crikey steveirwini

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