Ampelita calida


Ampelita calida is a species of tropical air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Acavidae. Ampelita calida is a recognized species in the genus Ampelita and its taxonomic status is confirmed by the authoritative World Register of Marine Species. It is part of a genus of colorful land snails that are endemic to Madagascar and inhabit native rainforests, where many species remain rare and are difficult to locate.

Description

The height of the shell attains 20.5 mm, its diameter 32 mm.

Distribution

This species is endemic to Madagascar.