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'''''Powelliphanta lignaria unicolorata''''', known as one of the |
'''''Powelliphanta lignaria unicolorata''''', known as one of the amber snails, is a [[subspecies]] of large, carnivorous land [[snail]], a [[Terrestrial animal|terrestrial]] [[pulmonate]] [[gastropod]] [[mollusc]] in the [[family (biology)|family]] [[Rhytididae]]. |
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| Species: | P. lignaria
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| Subspecies: | P. lignaria unicolorata
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| Powelliphanta lignaria unicolorata Powell, 1930
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Powelliphanta lignaria unicolorata, known as one of the amber snails, is a subspecies of large, carnivorous land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusc in the family Rhytididae.
Distribution
This subspecies is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. It is only found on the south side of the Mokihinui River.
Shell description
The shell of this subspecies is plain olive-brown in colour.
The shell diameter is up to 50 mm, and height up to 29 mm.
Conservation status
Powelliphanta lignaria unicolorata is classified by the New Zealand Department of Conservation as being Nationally Vulnerable.
References
- Powell A. W. B., New Zealand Mollusca, William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 ISBN 0-00-216906-1
- New Zealand Department of Conservation Threatened Species Classification