Montserratina bofilliana

Montserratina bofilliana is a species of land snail in the family Canariellidae, the hairy snails and their allies. It is endemic to Spain.[1]

Montserratina bofilliana

Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
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M. bofilliana
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Montserratina bofilliana
Fagot, 1884

This snail is limited to four mountains in northeastern Spain, including Sant Llorenç del Munt and Montserrat. It has a limited range across these mountains, but it is common in parts of its range. It lives in rocky areas in forested habitat. Its habitat is located in nature reserves, where it receives some protection.[1]

References

  1. Martínez-Ortí, A. 2013. Montserratina bofilliana. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.2. Downloaded on 09 September 2014.


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