Powelliphanta snail: beautiful giants of the forest floor
Hidden away in New Zealand's forests and grasslands is a bewildering array of native land snails, which range from the microscopic to the massive.
Among these are at least 21 species and 51 sub-species of Powelliphanta snails - which represent some of the most distinctive invertebrates in New Zealand.
Did you know earthworms are the preferred diet of Powelliphanta snails? Learn more facts about these giant snails.
Predation and habitat loss threaten the survival of Powelliphanta snails.
Find out about DOC's Powelliphanta snail conservation work.
Learn ways you can get involved in the conservation of Powelliphanta snails.
Conservation requirements of New Zealand's nationally threatened invertebrates
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