Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Mollusca
- Class: Gastropoda
- Subclass: Caenogastropoda
- Order: Littorinimorpha
- Family: Eulimidae
- Genus: Eulima
- Species: Eulima perspicua
Authority: (W. R. B. Oliver, 1915)
Synonyms
- Hemiliostraca perspicua Oliver, 1915
- Subularia perspicua Oliver, 1915
Description
Eulima perspicua is a marine gastropod mollusk belonging to the family Eulimidae. As a member of the genus Eulima, it is a small sea snail that typically exhibits an elongated, smooth shell characteristic of eulimid snails. Specific morphological details beyond its taxonomic placement are not provided in the available sources.
Distribution and Habitat
The species is endemic to New Zealand, occurring in marine environments surrounding the country. The original description was based on specimens from the Kermadec Islands, a part of New Zealand’s territory.
References
- Marshall, B.; Rosenberg, G. (2014). Eulima perspicua (W. R. B. Oliver, 1915). World Register of Marine Species. Accessed via http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=598705.
- Oliver, W.R.B. (1915). “The Mollusca of the Kermadec Islands.” Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute, 47: 509–568, plates 9–12.
Note: The information presented is derived from reputable taxonomic databases and the original species description. No additional ecological or biological data are available in the consulted sources.
