Cytora motu

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

Description The shells grow up to in height, and have a larger height than width.

Range The species is found in the Bay of Islands, on the Poor Knights Islands and Battleship Rock.

Conservation status The species is listed under the New Zealand Threat Classification System as "Nationally Uncommon".

Etymology The species is named after the Māori word for "island".

See also List of non-marine molluscs of New Zealand

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