Pyrgulopsis nevadensis (Stearns, 1833:173)
Corded purg
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Synonym/s: Pyrgula nevadensis Stearns, 1883:173
Conservation Status
Extinct
Last record: "many years [ago]" (Hershler & Liu, 2017:49)
IUCN RedList status: Extinct
Distribution
"Three lakes in the western Great Basin" (Hershler & Liu, 2017:49) (incl. Pyramid Lake, Washoe County), Nevada, USA
Biology & Ecology
Hypodigm
Lectotype: ANSP 27811
Paralectotypes: ANSP 375739
Media
References
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Hanna, G. D. 1929-1930. PYRGULOPSIS NEVADENSIS (Stearns) in Oregon [note]. The Nautilus 43:103-104.
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