Marginellidae – Marginellinae: Austroginella formicula Lamarck, 1822 (‘Ant-like margin-shell’)

Synonym(s): formicula Lamarck, 1822.

Typical shell-length 9.0 mm. Colour varies from off-white to orange. The low, wavy ribs on the shoulder of the body-whorl are characteristic. Lives subtidally in sand in moderately exposed environments. Native. Endemic to southeastern Australia (TAS and VIC). In Tasmanian waters, this is a widespread species, but seldom common except in the SE and NW.