Placostylus fibratus

Placostylus fibratus is a species of large air-breathing land snail, a pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Bothriembryontidae.

This species is endemic to New Caledonia.

Known locally as bulime, the snails are considered a highly prized delicacy on Ile des Pins and are locally farmed to ensure supply.

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Placostylus fibratus cooked with garlic butter and served at a restaurant on Ile des Pins .