Achatinella curta
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Achatinella curta is a species of air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Achatinellidae. This species is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
Description
Adults of Achatinella curta can get 21.4 mm long and 10.3 mm wide.[1] The shell of adults has five whorls and can be either dextral or sinistral.[2] Their shell has a color scheme of polished yellow or chestnut with a plain or black sutural band, rarely with two or more on the last whorl.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Achatinella curta is endemic in the island of Oahu of the Hawaiian Islands.[3] Achatinella curta are found on trees.[1]
Conservation Status
Achatinella curta is classified as critically endangered.[1][4] The species was last observed in 1990 on the Kawailoa and Peahinaia Trail on Oahu, Hawaii.[5]
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