Powelliphanta hochstetteri consobrina
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 A Powelliphanta of unknown species.
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| Powelliphanta hochstetteri consobrina Powell, 1936 |
Powelliphanta hochstetteri consobrina is a rare terrestrial mollusc in the family Rhytididae, endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. It is found on Mount Duppa, and between Pelorus and Queen Charlotte Sounds, at the north of the South Island.
This species is similar to Powelliphanta hochstetteri bicolor but has a much wider basal dark zone and the ground colour is reddish-brown rather than yellowish-olive.
Major diameter is up to 63 mm, and height up to 30 mm.
Powelliphanta hochstetteri consobrina is classified by the New Zealand Department of Conservation as being in Gradual Decline.
[edit] References
- Powell A W B, New Zealand Mollusca, William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 ISBN 0-00-216906-1
- New Zealand Department of Conservation Threatened Species Classification
