Distribution and habitat of the land snail Tasmaphena lamproides (Pulmonata: Rhytididae) in Tasmania

Abstract

The carnivorous snail Tasmaphena lamproides, believed to be endemic to northwest Tasmania and far southern Victoria, has been considered rare. A survey in the Togari forest block in northwest Tasmania suggests that the species occurs in a wide range of forest habitats but requires deep leaf litter to survive, and is more frequent in the north of the block. Knowledge gained from this survey , combined with known records, suggests a range of at least 25,000 hectares and an improved outlook for the species.

Key words:

• Tasmaphena lamproides
• land snail
• disribution
• habitat use
• forest management