Digerus gibberulus (Burrow)

Humpback Snail (Digerus gibberulus)

This species, described in 1815, is endemic to Brazil; it is now considered extinct, however, the reasons for this assumption appear to be unknown.

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Depiction from: ‘ Depiction from: ‘George W. Tryon; Henry A. Pilsbry; a.o.: Manual of Conchology. Second series: Pulmonata. Vol 14: Oriental Bulimoid Helicidae. Odontostominae. Cerionidae. 1901-1902’

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edited: 30.10.2020