Powelliphanta superba

Powelliphanta superba is a species of large, carnivorous land snail in the family Rhytididae, which is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. Five subspecies are recognised,[1] all of which are classified by the New Zealand Department of Conservation as being Nationally Endangered.[2]

  • Powelliphanta superba harveyi
  • Powelliphanta superba mouatae
  • Powelliphanta superba prouseorum
  • Powelliphanta superba richardsoni
  • Powelliphanta superba superba

Powelliphanta superba
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P. superba
Binomial name
Powelliphanta superba
Powell, 1930

The eggs are oval and seldom constant in dimensions 14 by 12 millimetres (0.55 in × 0.47 in).[3]

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