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Victaphanta atramentaria
Shell mainly dark brown to black, yellow-white in center, 4-5 whorls, orange edge on foot. Shell up to 4 cm across.
Deep leaf litter in cool temperate rainforests and wet sclerophyll forest.
This species is the largest carnivorous snail in Victoria. They are related to the Otway Black Snail, Victaphanta compacta. It is listed as Near Threatened.
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Great spot!