Powelliphanta traversi tararuaensis
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| Powelliphanta traversi tararuaensis Powell, 1938 |
Powelliphanta traversi tararuaensis is a rare large terrestrial mollusc in the family Rhytididae, endemic to the North Island of New Zealand. It is found only at Kaihinu, north east of Shannon.
The main shell coloration is greenish-olive, tinged with russet-brown on the dorsal surface, and finely spirally lined in pale brown, but with a few more distinct lines about the periphery.
Major diameter is up to 53 mm, and height up to 27 mm.
Powelliphanta traversi tararuaensis is classified by the New Zealand Department of Conservation as being Nationally Endangered.
[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
