2013/03/28 by Vladimir Pešić, Peter Glöer · 3 citations
Environmental Science · Agricultural and Biological Sciences · #Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior #Mollusks and Parasites Studies #Ecology and biodiversity studies
paper · pdf · doi:10.3897/zookeys.281.4409
openalex publication_date 2013/03/28 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/02
Karucia sublacustrina a new species of freshwater snails (Hydrobiidae, Gastropoda) is described based on material collected from Skadar Lake (Montenegro, Albania). The new species belongs to monotypic genus Karucia gen. n. The shell morphology and body shape of the new genus resembles Radomaniola Szarowska, 2006 and Grossuana Radoman, 1973, from which it differs in the larger shells with relatively slim and a slightly, but clearly shouldered body whorl. The number of gastropods from Skadar Lake basin tallies now 50 species. The adjusted rate of gastropod endemicity for Skadar Lake basin is estimated to be 38%. By compiling faunal and taxonomic data we also aim to provide information of relevance as to conservation efforts.