A fresh start in ambersnail (Gastropoda: Succineidae) taxonomy: finding a foothold using a widespread species of Oxyloma

The ambersnails (Succineidae), found nearly worldwide, are considered a very challenging group to classify and identify with even genus-level identifications requiring dissection. In this study, we use mitochondrial nuclear DNA markers, shell morphometrics, anatomical dissection examine fresh material collected from the type localities of two nominal species in Oxyloma (Neoxyloma). We conclude these evidence that salleanum (L. Pfeiffer, 1850) effusum 1853) conspecific, accordingly reduce O. status junior synonymy. present redescription salleanum.