Helix (Bulimus) pubescens S. Moricand, 1846

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Helix (Bulimus) pubescens S. Moricand, 1846: 157, pl. 5 figs 21-23. – Neubert & Janssen, 2004: 225, pl. 17 fig. 205.

Type locality: [Brazil] “les environs de Bahia [Salvador]”.

Label: “ Bahia ”, in Moricand’s handwriting.

Dimensions: “16 à 17 millimètres de long et 7 à 8 de large”; figured specimen herein H 15.6, D 7.25, W 6.2.

Type material: MHNG-INVE-64606, 68 syntypes (ex Blanchet, Moricand coll.).

Remarks: Moricand did not state on how many specimens his description was based. According to the label the material was received from Blanchet in 1843. The current systematic position follows Simone (2006).

Current systematic position: Simpulopsidae, Rhinus pubescens (S. Moricand, 1846).