Post by Sebbe on Feb 28, 2017 14:48:56 GMT
Gargominy, O. & Fontaine, B.2014. Terrestrial Biodiversity of the Austral Islands, French Polynesia. A Global Overview of the Terrestrial and Freshwater Molluscs. Patrimonines Naturels (Book 72). French National Museum Natural History.
In Raivavae, three genera (one archipelago endemic, Australdonta) and eight species (all endemic) were previously
known (Solem 1976). In particular, northeastern side of the island (east of Anatonu village) was very rich, with six
syntopic species (Solem 1976), possibly due to the presence of a restricted limestone outcrop. However, the area
was completely degraded by the encroachment of the village, and no live Endodontidae was found.
known (Solem 1976). In particular, northeastern side of the island (east of Anatonu village) was very rich, with six
syntopic species (Solem 1976), possibly due to the presence of a restricted limestone outcrop. However, the area
was completely degraded by the encroachment of the village, and no live Endodontidae was found.
Another species of Minidonta, new to science, was found near Anatonu, but it is also probably extinct, as we only found old shells.