Ravana politissima explained

Ravana politissima is a species of air-breathing land slug, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusc in the family Ariophantidae. It is a monotypic genus, which is endemic to island of Sri Lanka.[1] They are considered as endangered due to habitat destruction.[2]

The generic name is due to early Sri Lanka king Ravan.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Endemic Land snails of Sri Lanka . Sri Lanka Endemics . 18 October 2016.
  2. Web site: ඉහළ කොත්මලේ කාගේ ජයග්‍රහණයක්‌ ද? . Vidusara . 18 October 2016.