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Aegista subchinensis

Aegista subchinensis () is a species of air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusc in the family Camaenidae.

Description

The diameter of the shell attains 17 mm.

The shell exhibits a pronounced umbilicus. It is semi-translucent. The glossy shell shows oblique striations. It is colored chestnut with a slender white band. It consists of seven slightly convex whorls, with the body whorl gently sloping forward and subtly angled at the periphery. The whitish peristome is thickened and narrowly turned outward.

Distribution

This species is endemic to the island of Taiwan.

References

  • Hsieh, B.-C., Hwang, C.-C. & Wu, S.-P. (2006). Landsnails of Taiwan. Forestry Bureau Council of Agriculture Executive Yuan, Taipei. 278 pp.

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