Genus Nesopuparia Pilsbry, 1926
Pupasnails
Compiler and date details
July 2012 - Dr John Stanisic
Type species:
Vertigo norfolkensis Sykes, 1900 by original designation.
Introduction
Nesopuparia is a monotypic genus of pupillid confined to Norfolk Island. The genus was originally introduced by Pilsbry (1926) as a section of the widespread Nesopupa which is represented on the Australian mainland by several species. However, the combination of ovately conical shape, prominent apertural barriers and sculpture of coarse sinuous axial ribs separate this genus from the mainland species of Nesopupa.
Distribution
Other Regions
Norfolk Island terrestrial & freshwater
Distribution References
Diagnosis
Shell very small, sinistral, ovate conical, sculpture of fairly strong uneven axial ribs; aperture white, strongly reflected and thickened with about seven to eight barriers of varying size; umbilicus reduced to a narrow chink. Colour dark waxy brown to golden brown.
General References
History of changes
Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
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11-Feb-2014 | PUPILLIDAE | 11-Feb-2014 | MODIFIED | |
24-Jul-2012 | 24-Jul-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
25-May-2012 | ADDED |