Calliostomatidae – Calliostomatinae: Astele (Astele) rubiginosa (Valenciennes, 1846) (‘ruddy top-shell’)

Synonym(s): rubiginosa Valenciennes, 1846 australis Broderip, 1835 nobilis Philippi, 1849 broderipi Philippi, 1855 splendidus Reeve, 1863.

Typical shell-length 25 mm. Lives subtidally and offshore on sponges. Native. Endemic to southeastern and southwestern Australia (TAS, VIC, SA and WA).