Echinix

Echinix is a genus of air-breathing land semi-slugs. Echinix is the only genus in the subfamily Echinichinae, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the superfamily Xanthonychoidea. This genus and family was described in December 2012.

Distribution

The subfamily Echinichinae is endemic to states Tamaulipas and Querétaro in northeastern List of non-marine [molluscs of Mexico|Mexico].

Species

Species in the genus Echinix include:

Echinix ochracea Thompson & Naranjo-García, 2012
Echinix granulata Thompson & Naranjo-García, 2012
Echinix rugosa Thompson & Naranjo-García, 2012

Description

Species in the genus Echinix are semi-slugs, which have their shells completely hidden under the mantle. There are numerous glandular papillae on the dorsal part of the body. Dart sac is a part of its Reproductive [system of gastropods|reproductive system].