Diaphera prima is a species of air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Diapheridae.[1]
The specific name prima (Latin for first) indicates that it is the first species of Diaphera confirmed in Thailand.[1]
The type locality of Diaphera prima is Khao Cha Ang-Oan, Bor Thong, Chonburi Province, Thailand.[1]
Distribution of Diaphera prima include Eastern Thailand: Chonburi Province and Rayong Province.[1]
The shell of Diaphera prima is oblong. The shell has 7-8 whorls.[1] The sculpture of the shell is smooth with short ribs below the suture.[1] The apex of the shell is obtuse and smooth.[1] The aperture is rounded with parietal lamella, basal lamella, columellar lamella and with two palatal lamellae.[1]
The width of the shell of the holotype is 2 mm.[1] The height of the shell of the holotype is 6.2 mm.[1]
The body of the animal is a pale greenish yellow in color.[1]
Diaphera prima is a species of air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Diapheridae.
The specific name prima (Latin for first) indicates that it is the first species of Diaphera confirmed in Thailand.
