Kingdom Animalia Superfamily Helicoidea Genus Helicella Higher classification Helicella | Phylum Mollusca Family Hygromiidae Scientific name Helicella orzai Rank Species | |
Similar Helicella, Hygromiidae, Gastropods, Molluscs, Helicella itala | ||
Helicella orzai is a species of land snail in the family Hygromiidae, the hairy snails and their allies. It is endemic to Spain.
This snail occurs in the eastern Basque Country and in northern Navarre. It can be found in the Aizkorri and Aralar Ranges and on Lindux Mountain. It lives under rocks in dry, open habitat types. The population is thought to be stable and there are few threats.
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