With specific and subspecific names literally meaning the “spiny snail from hell”, this species must be one of the most strikingly ornamented landsnails known. A tiny species 5~10mm in size, it is endemic to two high altitude localities in Pinar del Río Province, Cuba. Mature shells develop a magnificent “star-burst” lip but naturally loses the apex, although very rarely adult specimens retaining the apex are found. Not often offered because of the difficulty to reach their habitat. – extracted from Chong Chen’s post

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