Placostylus fibratus


Placostylus fibratus is a species of large air-breathing land snail, a pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Bothriembryontidae. This species is endemic to New Caledonia.
;Subspecies:Placostylus fibratus alexander Placostylus fibratus fibratus Placostylus fibratus goroensis Placostylus fibratus guestieri Placostylus fibratus ouveanus Placostylus fibratus souvillei
Known locally as bulime, the snails are considered a highly prized delicacy on Ile des Pins and are locally farmed to ensure supply.