Leptaxis terceirana
Appearance
Leptaxis terceirana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Mollusca |
Class: | Gastropoda |
Order: | Stylommatophora |
Family: | Hygromiidae |
Genus: | Leptaxis |
Species: | L. terceirana
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Binomial name | |
Leptaxis terceirana Morelet, 1860
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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
[edit]- ^ 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.