Species Xanthomelon amurndamilumila Köhler, Willan, Bourke, Barden & Shea, 2024

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• Xanthomelon amurndamilumila Köhler, F., Willan, R.C., Bourke, A.J., Barden, P. & Shea, M. 2024. A new species of land snail, Xanthomelon amurndamilumila, from the North East Isles off Groote Eylandt (= Ayangkidarrba), Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia (Stylommatophora, Camaenidae). Zoosystematics and Evolution 100(1): 61-68 [65].

  Type data:

   Holotype NTM P.65134 dissected, shell broken, North East Island (= Amburrkba), North East Isles, Groote Eylandt (= Ayangkidarrba), NT [13°38'13.2"S, 136°56'34.5"E.].
  Paratype(s) NTM P.62888 14 specimens, same data as Holotype; AM C.548628 4 specimens, same data as Holotype.

 

Introduction

Over-browsing and habitat destruction by feral Javan Rusa Deer (Rusa timorensis) on North East Island may potentially place Xanthomelon amurndamilumila at risk of extinction on that island.

 

Distribution

States

Northern Territory

Extra Distribution Information

Known from the three islands of the North East Isles, NE of Groote Eylandt (= Ayangkidarrba), NT

Australian Endemic.

IBRA and IMCRA regions

IBRA

NT: Arnhem Coast (ARC)

History of changes

Published	As part of group	Action Date	Action Type	Compiler(s)
	CAMAENIDAE Pilsbry, 1895	14-Feb-2024	ADDED