Helicella orzai

Helicella orzai is a species of land snail in the family Geomitridae, the hairy snails and their allies. It is endemic to Spain.[1]

Helicella orzai

Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
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H. orzai
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Helicella orzai
Gittenberger & Manga, 1981

This snail occurs in the eastern Basque Country and in northern Navarre. It can be found in the Aizkorri and Aralar Ranges and on Lindux Mountain. It lives under rocks in dry, open habitat types. The population is thought to be stable and there are few threats.[1]

References

  1. Gomez, B. 2013. Helicella orzai. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.2. Downloaded on 09 September 2014.


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