Helminthoglypta umbilicata (Pilsbry, 1898) is a animal in the Xanthonychidae family, order Stylommatophora, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Helminthoglypta umbilicata (Pilsbry, 1898)

Helminthoglypta umbilicata (Pilsbry, 1898)

The Big Sur shoulderband snail is a North American air-breathing land snail found in coastal California.

Genus
Helminthoglypta
Order
Stylommatophora
Class
Gastropoda

About Helminthoglypta umbilicata (Pilsbry, 1898)

Helminthoglypta umbilicata, common name the Big Sur shoulderband snail, is a North American species of air-breathing land snail. This species occurs in California, United States, ranging between Monterey Bay and Morro Bay. The shell of this snail has an open umbilicus, and reaches approximately 27 millimetres, or 1.1 inches, in diameter. During mating, individuals of this species use reusable love darts.

Photo: (c) Alice Abela, all rights reserved

Taxonomy

Animalia Mollusca Gastropoda Stylommatophora Xanthonychidae Helminthoglypta

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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