Idiomela subplicata

Idiomela subplicata
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I. subplicata
Binomial name
Idiomela subplicata
Sowerby, 1824

Idiomela subplicata is a species of medium-sized air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropods in the family Helicidae, the typical snails.

This species is endemic to the Madeira archipelago, Portugal, where it only occurs on the islet Ilhéu de Baixo off Porto Santo Island.

It is mentioned in annexes II and IV of the Habitats Directive.

References

  1. ^ a b Seddon, M.B. (2011). "Idiomela subplicata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T10789A3216278. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T10789A3216278.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ Idiomela subplicata (G. B. Sowerby I, 1824). Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 10 January 2019.

Further reading

  • T. D. A. Cockerell: The anatomy and relationships of Helix sublicata, Sowerby. - J. Mollus. Stud. 1921 14: 191–195.