Melampus sincaporensis explained

Melampus sincaporensis is a species of small air-breathing salt marsh snail, a pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Ellobiidae.^[1]

Distribution

The distribution of this species includes Japan^[2] and India.

The conservation status of Melampus sincaporensis in Japan is vulnerable.

Description

The size of an adult shell varies between 5 mm and 10 mm.

References

• Lozouet P. & Plaziat J.C. (2008) Mangrove environments and molluscs. Abatan River, Bohol and Panglao Islands, central Philippines. Hackenheim: Conchbooks. 160 pp.

External links

• Kyoto Museum info

Notes and References

1. Bouchet, P. (2014). Melampus sincaporensis. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=574840 on 2015-02-24
2. Web site: 日本のレッドデータ検索システム . 2009-10-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110713123853/http://www.jpnrdb.com/search.php?mode=map&q=110504140010671 . 2011-07-13 . ja. . accessed 1 October 2009