Helix (Cochlohydra) brasiliensis S. Moricand, 1836

Figs 15-17

Helix (Cochlohydra) brasiliensis S. Moricand, 1836: 416 .

Type locality: “[Brazil, Bahia] les forêts de S. Gonsalves ” .

Label: “ Bahia ”, in Moricand’s handwriting.

Dimensions: Not given; figured specimen herein H 14.3, D 17.9, W 3.0.

Type material: MHNG-INVE-78488, nine syntypes (ex Blanchet, Moricand coll.).

Remarks: Moricand did not state on how many specimens his description was based. The label information shows that the material was collected by Blanchet; most specimens are subadults or juveniles. The current systematic position follows Richardson (1995).

Current systematic position: Simpulopsidae, Simpulopsis (Simpulopsis) brasiliensis (S. Moricand, 1836) .