Cytora kakano is a species of land snail that is endemic to New Zealand.

Description The shell grows up to a height of , with a height larger than width and a height/width ratio of 1.26–1.30. It has a "reddish brown" colour.

Range It is found in the northwestern South Island.

Etymology The species is named after the Māori word for seed.

Taxonomy Cytora kakano was described in 2007. Its holotype, found north east of Westport, is stored at the Te Papa Museum under registration number M.096727.

See also

List of non-marine molluscs of New Zealand

References