Trochulus caelatus


Trochulus caelatus is a species of small, air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Hygromiidae, the hairy snails and their allies.

Distribution

This species is endemic to the northwestern Jura Mountains, Switzerland.

Description

The shell height is about 4 mm, and the width is around 8 mm. The shell is typically adorned with hair-like structures, which are a characteristic feature of many species within the genus Trochulus. Trochulus caelatus is usually found in rocky environments within its limited geographic range.