Partula lutaensis explained

Partula lutaensis, the Rota Island tree snail or Rota Island Partula, is a species of Partula endemic to Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands. Before it was described in 2021, it was identified as P. gibba.^[1]

Threats

The species is threatened by invasive predators, particularly Platydemus manokwari.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sischo . David R. . May 17, 2021 . The tree snail on Rota Island, Northern Mariana Islands, long identified as Partula gibba (Partulidae), is a different species . ZooKeys.