Melanopsis magnifica
| Melanopsis magnifica | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Family: | Melanopsidae |
| Genus: | Melanopsis |
| Species: | M. magnifica
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| Binomial name | |
| Melanopsis magnifica Bourguignat, 1884
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Melanopsis magnifica is a species of freshwater gastropod endemic to oases and wadis in Morocco.
Distribution and habitat[]
Melanopsis magnifica exists mainly (though not exclusively) in shallow streams with stony substrates. It occurs in several localities, only three of which are recognized by the IUCN: Berkane, Fez, and in Morocco. It also occurs in , Agourai, Oued Boufakrane, Ain Chair, Ras Kebdana, Meknes, etc. Known M. magnifica populations are close to urban areas and are prone to population impacts as a result of pollution and habitat modification.[1]
Taxonomy[]
Melanopsis magnifica is defined historically be several subspecies and forms, excluding the nominal forms:[2][3]
- Melanopsis magnifica berkanensis P.M. Pallary, 1911
- Melanopsis magnifica expansa P.M. Pallary, 1920
- Melanopsis magnifica ingens P.M. Pallary, 1927-28
- Melanopsis magnifica oranensis P.M. Pallary, 1911
- Melanopsis magnifica concolor P.M. Pallary, 1927
- Melanopsis magnifica serira P.M. Pallary, 1920
- Melanopsis magnifica senilis P.M. Pallary, 1939
References[]
- ^ a b Van Damme, D.; Ghamizi, M. (2010). "Melanopsis magnifica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T184502A8282592. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T184502A8282592.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "WMSD - Worldwide mollusc species DB - Melanopsis magnifica". www.bagniliggia.it. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
- ^ "Melanopsis magnifica Bourguignat, 1884". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Melanopsidae
- Sorbeoconcha stubs