Helicodiscus punctatellus J. P. E. Morrison, 1942
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Mollusca |
| Class | Gastropoda |
| Order | Stylommatophora |
| Family | Helicodiscidae |
| Genus | Helicodiscus |
| Species | Helicodiscus punctatellus J. P. E. Morrison, 1942 |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Troglophile
- Realm
- Terrestrial
Distribution
Range
Known from two counties in Kentucky.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Kentucky
Counties
- Kentucky
- Edmonson, Pulaski
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
References
- Hubricht, L. 1962. New species of Helicodiscus from the eastern United States. The Nautilus 75: 102–107. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/8283022.
- Hubricht, L. 1964. Land snails from the caves of Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama. National Speleological Society Bulletin 26: 33–36.
- Lewis, J.J. 2004. Interstate 66 karst faunal study. Environmental Impact Statement. 17 pp.
How to cite this account
Helicodiscus punctatellus J. P. E. Morrison, 1942. Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-1758. https://cavebiology.org/species/helicodiscus-punctatellus/ (accessed 6 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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