Achatinella pupukanioe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Achatinella pupukanioe |
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clade Heterobranchia
clade Euthyneura clade Panpulmonata clade Eupulmonata clade Stylommatophora clade Orthurethra |
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Achatinelloidea
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Achatinellidae
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Bulimella
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| Species: |
A. pupukanioe
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| Binomial name | |
| Achatinella pupukanioe Pilsbry & Cooke, 1914
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Achatinella pupukanioe is a special type of land snail found only in Hawaii. It belongs to a group of snails called gastropods and is part of the Achatinellidae family. This snail is endemic to Hawaii, which means it naturally lives nowhere else in the world.
Sadly, Achatinella pupukanioe is in great danger. It is listed as critically endangered, meaning there are very few of these snails left, and they are at a very high risk of disappearing forever.
What Does Its Shell Look Like?
The shell of Achatinella pupukanioe is shaped like a cone and is quite strong. It has six spirals, which are called whorls.
The shell is usually a shiny white or a creamy yellow color. Sometimes, it has a white line along the seam where the whorls join. Other times, it might have a reddish-brown band just above a wider, darker band.
The opening of the shell, where the snail comes out, is not flared outwards. It often has a brownish edge, and the inside rim can be white or sometimes a light pink. There's also a strong, white fold inside the shell's central pillar.
How Big Is It?
This snail is not very big.
- The shell is about 16.3 millimeters (or about 0.64 inches) tall.
- The shell is about 9.7 millimeters (or about 0.38 inches) wide.
See also
In Spanish: Achatinella pupukanioe para niños
