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Cytora houhora

Cytora houhora is a species of land snail that is endemic to New Zealand.

Description

The height of the shell grows up to and has a larger height than width, with a height/width ratio of 1.43–1.49.

Range

Cytora houhora is found around Tohoraha / Mount Camel, which is in Houhora, Northland.

Conservation status

Cytora houhora is listed under the New Zealand Threat Classification System as "Nationally Critical".

Etymology

The species was named after the town Houhora.

Taxonomy

The holotype is stored at the Te Papa Museum under registration number M.179669.

See also

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