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Leptaxis terceirana

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Leptaxis terceirana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Stylommatophora
Family: Hygromiidae
Genus: Leptaxis
Species:
L. terceirana
Binomial name
Leptaxis terceirana
Morelet, 1860

Leptaxis terceirana is a species of land snail in the family Helicidae, the typical snails. It is endemic to the Azores.[1]

This species is known only from Graciosa and Terceira Islands in the Azores. It lives in a variety of habitat types, including disturbed areas, such as roadside walls. It is not considered to be threatened and no specific conservation measures are in place.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c de Frias Martins, A.M. (2011). "Leptaxis terceirana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T11657A3300740. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T11657A3300740.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.