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Amastra cylindrica
Amastra cylindrica is a species of land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusc in the Amastridae family.
Description
(Original description) The shell is dextral, elongately cylindrical, tapering to a pointed summit. It consists of seven slightly rounded whorls separated by a moderately distinct suture. The aperture is oblong-ovate, and the columella ends in a flexuous tooth. The shell's surface is marked by strong longitudinal striations. Its coloration is of a light horn tone, encircled by numerous narrow brown bands.
Distribution
This species is endemic to Hawaii and occurs on Oahu Island.
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