Spelaeodiscus albanicus (A. J. Wagner, 1914)

Pall-Gergely, Barna, Deli, Tamas, Eross, Zoltan Peter, Reischuetz, Peter L., Reischuetz, Alexander & Feher, Zoltan, 2018, Revision of the subterranean genus Spelaeodiscus Brusina, 1886 (Gastropoda, Pulmonata, Spelaeodiscidae), ZooKeys 769, pp. 13-48 : 13

Spelaeodiscus albanicus (A. J. Wagner, 1914)

Diagnosis.

A large species with usually widely spaced, strong ribs, and no or weak apertural teeth.

Differential diagnosis.

The most similar species in terms of shell size and shape is Spelaeodiscus densecostatus sp. n., for differences see under that species. Spelaeodiscus unidentatus is usually smaller, usually possesses denser ribs, and has stronger teeth and narrower aperture.

Conservation status.

Reischütz and Fehér (2017) assessed this species as Least Concern (LC). They claimed that there are at least three known locations and is likely that further field work reveals a larger range and more locations. Although that assessment was based partly on incorrect distribution records (Peuta Cave population is currently treated as S. unidentatus , whereas Raps-Starjë population as S. virpazarioides sp. n.), together with our new distribution records there are more than five locations. As we have no reason to suppose that the habitat quality, habitat extent, or population are deteriorating or extremely fluctuating, Least Concern (LC) seems to be a correct assessment.