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pointed helicellid

Cochlicella acuta

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Turkey), Europe (11 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Gastropoda (gastrópodos)

Order

Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)

Species

Cochlicella acuta (pointed helicellid)

Names in Other Languages

French Cornet étroit

German Spitzschnecke

Similar Species in Cochlicella

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Potbellied helicellid

Cochlicella barbara

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pointed helicellid?

The scientific name of pointed helicellid is Cochlicella acuta. It belongs to the genus Cochlicella.

What is the conservation status of pointed helicellid?

pointed helicellid (Cochlicella acuta) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does pointed helicellid live?

pointed helicellid is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Turkey), Europe (11 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden.

What family does pointed helicellid belong to?

pointed helicellid (Cochlicella acuta) belongs to the genus Cochlicella, which is part of the taxonomic family Geomitridae.

What kingdom does pointed helicellid belong to?

pointed helicellid (Cochlicella acuta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of pointed helicellid?

The closest relatives of pointed helicellid in the genus Cochlicella include Potbellied helicellid.