Species Geminitor villaris (Reeve, 1854)
Bronze Glass-snail
- Helix villaris Reeve, L.A. 1854. Monograph of the genus Helix pls 175–209. In, Reeve, L.A. (ed.). Conchologia Iconica. London : L. Reeve & Co. Vol. 7. [sp. 1375, pl. 195] [Sept. 1854].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH 1982243 3 specimens, Lizard Is., QLD.
Generic Combinations
- Pravonitor villaris (Reeve, 1854).
- Geminitor villaris (Reeve, 1854). —
Hyman, I.T. & Köhler, F. 2022. Homoplasy in shells discombobulated the taxonomy: revision of the larger helicarionid land snails of northern Queensland, Australia (Stylommatophora: Helicarionidae). Journal of Natural History 56(41-44): 1727-1799 [1763-1765]
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
N of the Bloomfield River to Cape Melville and off-lying islands, FN Qld
IBRA
Qld: Cape York Peninsula (CYP)
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Dry vine thickets, litter-dwelling, under logs, woodland.
General References
Hyman, I.T. & Köhler, F. 2022. Homoplasy in shells discombobulated the taxonomy: revision of the larger helicarionid land snails of northern Queensland, Australia (Stylommatophora: Helicarionidae). Journal of Natural History 56(41-44): 1727-1799 [1763-1765] (updated diagnosis)
Common Name References
Stanisic, J., Shea, M., Potter, D. & Griffiths, O. 2010. Australian Land Snails. A field guide to eastern Australian species. Mauritius : Bioculture Press Vol. 1 595 pp. [300] (Bronze Glass-snail)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Feb-2024 | HELICARIONIDAE Bourguignat, 1877 | 04-Jan-2024 | MODIFIED | |
| HELICARIONIDAE | 03-Apr-2012 | ADDED | Dr John Stanisic (BAAM) |