Marstonia 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, the United States.[1] 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. Pyrgulopsis pachyta. 2011 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 3 October 2011.
- ^ USFWS. Marstonia pachyta Five-year Review. September 2010.