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Achatinella fuscobasis
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Conservation status
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Class:
(unranked):
clade Heterobranchia
clade Euthyneura
clade Panpulmonata
clade Eupulmonata
clade Stylommatophora
clade Orthurethra
Superfamily:
Achatinelloidea
Family:
Achatinellidae
Genus:
Subgenus:
Bulimella
Species:
A. fuscobasis
Binomial name
Achatinella fuscobasis
(Smith, 1873)
Synonyms
  • Achatinella luteostoma Baldwin
  • Achatinella lyonsiana Baldwin
  • Bulimella fuscobasis Smith
  • Bulimella rosea Hartman

Achatinella fuscobasis is a special type of land snail that breathes air. It belongs to a group of snails called gastropods and is part of the Achatinellidae family. This snail is found only in Hawaii, meaning it is endemic to these islands.

About the Achatinella fuscobasis Snail

This unique snail is a land animal. It is known for its beautiful shell. The Achatinella fuscobasis is a very important part of Hawaii's natural world.

What Does It Look Like?

The shell of the Achatinella fuscobasis snail is egg-shaped. It spirals to the left, which is unusual for snails. The lines between the spirals are very clear.

The shell has six spirals or whorls. It is shiny white. The last spiral is yellowish. It has a brown band in the middle and a brown base.

Shell Details

The opening of the shell is white. The edge of the opening is thick and brown. Inside the opening, there is a strong fold.

The shell is about 16.0 millimeters (0.63 inches) tall. It is about 10.0 millimeters (0.39 inches) wide.

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