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Manus Green Snail, Papustyla pulcherrima

Paul Callomon/ANS

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA, United States

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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  • Title: Manus Green Snail, Papustyla pulcherrima
  • Creator: Paul Callomon/ANS
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

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