Actinella anaglyptica

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Actinella anaglyptica
Preserved shell
Preserved shell

Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Stylommatophora
Family: Hygromiidae
Genus: Actinella
Species:
A. anaglyptica
Binomial name
Actinella anaglyptica
(Reeve, 1852)

Actinella anaglyptica is a species of land snail in the family Hygromiidae, the hairy snails and their allies. It is endemic to Madeira, where it is known only from the Ilhas Desertas.[1]

This snail lives in grass tussocks among the rock litter. It has been threatened by habitat degradation caused by a population of goats living on the island. Most of the goats have been removed as part of efforts to preserve the habitat for this snail and other local species, so it is not considered to be as vulnerable at this time.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Seddon, M. (2011). "Actinella anaglyptica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T500A13056002. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T500A13056002.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.


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