Franklin Mountain woodland snail explained

The Franklin Mountain woodland snail (Ashmunella pasonis) is a species of land snail in the family Polygyridae. It is native to New Mexico and Texas in the United States.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The snail has a limited range in two isolated mountain ranges, but it is a common species within this range. The snail lives in open rocky mountain habitat[1] and is only found in accumulations of limestone talus.

Reproduction

This species appears to have the capability of hybridizing with two other species: Ahmunella kochii sanandresensis and A. harrisi.[2]

Notes and References

  1. NatureServe. 2014. Ashmunella pasonis. NatureServe Explorer Version 7.1. Accessed September 7, 2014.
  2. Book: Metcalf. Artie L.. Land Snails of New Mexico. 1997. State of New Mexico. Albuquerque. 56.