Superfamily Rissooidea Subfamily Nymphophilinae Rank Species | Genus Marstonia Higher classification Pyrgulopsis | |
Similar Pyrgulopsis, Hydrobiidae, Gastropods, Molluscs, Marstonia | ||
The armored marstonia, scientific name Marstonia pachyta, also known as Pyrgulopsis pachyta, is a species of freshwater snail, an aquatic gastropod mollusk in the family Hydrobiidae.
This species is endemic to Alabama, the United States. It is found in only two creeks, both in Limestone County. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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