Geomitra moniziana

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Geomitra moniziana
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clade Heterobranchia
clade Euthyneura
clade Panpulmonata
clade Eupulmonata
clade Stylommatophora
informal group Sigmurethra
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G. moniziana
Binomial name
Geomitra moniziana
Paiva, 1867

Geomitra moniziana is a species of air-breathing land snail, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Geomitridae.

This species is endemic to Madeira, Portugal. It is mentioned in annexes II and IV of the Habitats Directive.

It is often called the Madeiran land snail, but this is also used as a name for several other species in various genera.

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References

  1. Seddon, M.B. (2011). "Geomitra moniziana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2011: e.T9051A12953273. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T9051A12953273.en . Retrieved 17 November 2021.