Leptaxis terceirana
| Leptaxis terceirana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Order: | Stylommatophora |
| Family: | Hygromiidae |
| Genus: | Leptaxis |
| Species: | L. terceirana
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| Binomial name | |
| Leptaxis terceirana Morelet, 1860
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Leptaxis terceirana is a species of land snail in the family Helicidae, the typical snails. It is endemic to the Azores.[1]
This species is known only from Graciosa and Terceira Islands in the Azores. It lives in a variety of habitat types, including disturbed areas, such as roadside walls. It is not considered to be threatened and no specific conservation measures are in place.[1]
References
- ^ a b c de Frias Martins, A.M. (2011). "Leptaxis terceirana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T11657A3300740. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T11657A3300740.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.