Powelliphanta lignaria unicolorata
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 A Powelliphanta of unknown species.
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| Powelliphanta lignaria unicolorata Powell, 1930 |
Powelliphanta lignaria unicolorata, known as one of the amber snails, is a subspecies of large, carnivorous land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusc in the family Rhytididae.
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[edit] Distribution
This subspecies is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. It is only found on the south side of the Mokihinui River.
[edit] Shell description
The shell of this subspecies is plain olive-brown in colour.
The shell diameter is up to 50 mm, and height up to 29 mm.
[edit] Conservation status
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
