Molokai Leptachatina Snail (Leptachatina molokaiensis)
The Molokai Leptachatina Snail was described in 1911; it was found, amongst other places, near the village of Kalua’aha in eastern Moloka’i, Hawaiian Islands.
The shells are about 0.73 cm heigh, glossy light brownish corneous colored and minutely striated with growth lines.
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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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edited: 15.01.2024