Amastra assimilis (Newcomb)

West Maui Amastra Snail (Amastra assimilis)

This species was described in 1853, it is endemic to the western part of the island of Maui in the Hawai’i Islands, where it occurred at several localities.

The shells appear to be quite variable. [1]

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References:

[1] George W. Tryon; Henry A. Pilsbry; a.o.: Manual of Conchology. Second series: Pulmonata. Vol 21: Achatinellidae (Amastrinae). 1911

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Depiction from: ‘George W. Tryon; Henry A. Pilsbry; a.o.: Manual of Conchology. Second series: Pulmonata. Vol 21: Achatinellidae (Amastrinae). 1911′    

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edited: 15.06.2020