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Saturday, 13 June 2026

11-6-2026 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - COMMON LAND SNAIL (Xerocrassa subrogata)

Xerocrassa subrogata is a species of air-breathing land snail, a pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Geomitridae.

This species is endemic to Spain, where it is widely distributed in the eastern provinces of the country.

Xerocrassa subrogata is a terrestrial, air-breathing land snail endemic to Spain, specifically adapted to dry, sun-drenched environments. It belongs to the family Geomitridae and the subfamily Helicellinae.

Quick biological and environmental facts:

Size: It is a small species, typically measuring around 8.3 mm (approx. 0.33 inches) in shell diameter.

Habitat: It is a xerophilous (drought-loving) species found in Mediterranean scrublands, low forests, and rocky limestone substrates, frequently sheltering under stones.

Conservation Status: Listed on the Asturnatura Species Database as Least Concern (LC), though it remains a protected species in Spain.