Marstonia pachyta
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| Species: | M. pachyta
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| Marstonia pachyta F. G. Thompson, 1977
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Pyrgulopsis pachyta (F. G. Thompson, 1977) | |
The armored marstonia, scientific name Marstonia pachyta, also known as Pyrgulopsis pachyta, is a species of freshwater snail, an aquatic gastropod mollusk in the family Hydrobiidae.
This species is endemic to Alabama, in the United States,[1] where it is found in only two creeks, both in Limestone County.[2] Its natural habitat is rivers.[1] It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Mollusc Specialist Group (2000). "Marstonia pachyta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2000: e.T18981A8772042. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T18981A8772042.en. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ USFWS. Marstonia pachyta Five-year Review. September 2010.
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Categories:
- IUCN Red List data deficient species
- Hydrobiidae
- Endemic fauna of Alabama
- Limestone County, Alabama
- Gastropods described in 1977
- ESA endangered species
- Hydrobiidae stubs