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Indrella

Indrella ampulla

Photo by Raksha
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Field Notes

Description:

Indrella is a monotypic genus containing the single species Indrella ampulla, a tropical terrestrial air-breathing gastropod mollusk in the family Ariophantidae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats of India (wikipedia).

Habitat:

It was found during the wet season in the hilly regions of Wayanad.

Notes:

The size of the snail was almost around 14- 16 cm.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Tukup
Snails & slugs are so unique, but I have a terrible time trying to ID them. Thanks for sharing this Raksha.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2020

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