The first record of Neodilatilabrum Dekkers, 2008 (Stromboidea, Neostromboidae, Strombidae) in Australia

Abstract

Presented herein are the first verifiable records of Neodilatilabrum Dekkers, 2008 in Australia. The two examples of Neodilatilabrum robustum (Sowerby, 1875) come from Point Cartwright and Dingo Beach, Queensland. These specimens represent an anomaly, being morphologically similar to a localized South China Sea population. The possible modalities to explain its presence at this locality are discussed. This discovery reaffirms the importance of proactive engagement between citizen scientists and institutional workers to enable a greater understanding of regional species richness.

Keywords

• Citizen science
• Locality record
• Mollusca
• Queensland
• Range extension