Melanoides tuberculata (O. F. Müller, 1774)
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Mollusca |
| Class | Gastropoda |
| Order | Cerithiida |
| Family | Thiaridae |
| Genus | Melanoides |
| Species | Melanoides tuberculata (O. F. Müller, 1774) |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Stygoxene
- Realm
- Aquatic
Distribution
Range
Known from one county in Florida.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Florida
Counties
- Florida
- Citrus
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
References
- Franz, R., Bauer, J. & Morris, T. 1994. Review of biologically significant caves and their faunas in Florida and south Georgia. Brimleyana 20: 1–109. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/part/229726.
How to cite this account
Melanoides tuberculata (O. F. Müller, 1774). Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2630. https://cavebiology.org/species/melanoides-tuberculata/ (accessed 7 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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