Ampelita calida
| Ampelita calida | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Order: | Stylommatophora |
| Family: | Acavidae |
| Genus: | Ampelita |
| Species: | A. calida
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| Binomial name | |
| Ampelita calida Fischer-Piette, F. Blanc & Salvat, 1975
| |
Ampelita calida is a species of tropical air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Acavidae.[1] Ampelita calida is a recognized species in the genus Ampelita and its taxonomic status is confirmed by the authoritative World Register of Marine Species.[2] It is part of a genus of colorful land snails that are endemic to Madagascar and inhabit native rainforests, where many species remain rare and are difficult to locate.[3]
Description
The height of the shell attains 20.5 mm, its diameter 32 mm.
Distribution
This species is endemic to Madagascar.
References
- ^ Ampelita calida Fischer-Piette, F. Blanc & Salvat, 1975. 25 February 2025. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species.
- ^ "Marine Species Traits". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ "Conchology, Inc. :: Contact Us". www.conchology.be. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- Fischer-Piette, E.; C. P. Blanc; F. Blanc & F. Salvat. (1994). "Gastéropodes terrestres pulmonés". Faune de Madagascar. 83: 109.
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External links
- Fischer-Piette, E., Blanc, F. & Salvat, F. (1975). "Complément aux mollusques pulmonés de Madagascar". Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle. Série 3, No 288. 198: 248.
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