This distinctive tree snail is endemic to rain forests on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea. Its vivid color and glossy shell have long made it a favorite with collectors and shell crafters. However, pressure on its habitat due to logging and agriculture has earned it a place on the official CITES list of endangered species.
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