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Limnatis haasi
· Praobdellidae
External morphology
Up to 30 mm. The male gonopore is situated in furrow XI b5S/b6, the female in XII b5/b6. The genital pores are separated by five annuli. The basic colour in preserved specimens is grey to brownish. The dorsal surface displays two pairs of dark paramedian stripes with the outer stripes broadened. The ventral body surface is brighter than the dorsal surface. There are no marginal stripes visible. The caudal sucker is very small, reaching 1/4 of themaximum body width.
Habitat & range
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Region
- Europe
- Recorded from
- Spain
Biology
Endemic This species is only known from the locus typicus - Spain, Province of Lerida, Lake of Mont Cortés.
Taxonomic notes
Dubious status. This species
was poorly described and is known only from its type
locality. Therefore, additional sampling is required to
reveal its taxonomic identity.
Original description
Johansson, Hirudineen aus dem nordlichen und ostlichen Spanien, gesammelt von Dr. F. Haas in den Jahren 1914-1919. (1927). Abhandlungen der Senckenbergischen Gesellschaft, 39, 217-231
Sources used for this page
ISBN 9783827409271Picture:ISBN 9783827409270; Description: ISBN 9783827409270