Bythiospeum alpinum

Summary

Bythiospeum alpinum is a species of very small freshwater snails that have an operculum, aquatic gastropod mollusks in the family Hydrobiidae.[1]

Bythiospeum alpinum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Littorinimorpha
Family: Moitessieriidae
Genus: Bythiospeum
Species:
B. alpinum
Binomial name
Bythiospeum alpinum
Bernasconi, 1988

It is only known from two locations in central Switzerland, where it is endemic. It is listed under Swiss law.[1]

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References edit

  1. ^ a b c Seddon, M.B. (2011). "Bythiospeum alpinum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T3402A9829792. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T3402A9829792.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.