Powelliphanta lignaria unicolorata
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 A Powelliphanta of unknown species.
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| Powelliphanta lignaria unicolorata Powell, 1930 |
Powelliphanta lignaria unicolorata is a large rare terrestrial mollusc in the family Rhytididae, endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. It is only found on the south side of the Mokihinui River.
This subspecies is plain olive-brown in colour.
Major diameter is up to 50 mm, and height up to 29 mm.
Powelliphanta lignaria unicolorata is classified by the New Zealand Department of Conservation as being Nationally Vulnerable.
[edit] References
- Powell A W B, New Zealand Mollusca, William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 ISBN 0-00-216906-1
- New Zealand Department of Conservation Threatened Species Classification
