Pachnodus_velutinus

<i>Pachnodus velutinus</i>

Pachnodus velutinus

Species of gastropod

Pachnodus velutinus was a species of air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Cerastidae. This species was endemic to the Seychelles. It is now extinct.

Quick Facts Pachnodus velutinus, Conservation status ...

Hybridisation with Pachnodus niger caused the extinction.[1] Hybrids Pachnodus niger × velutinus still exist.

References

  1. [1]
    Gerlach, J. (2009). "Pachnodus velutinus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T40091A10304648. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T40091A10304648.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.


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