Cytora houhora is a species of land snail that is endemic to New Zealand.
Description The height of the shell grows up to and has a larger height than width, with a height/width ratio of 1.43–1.49.
Range Cytora houhora is found around Tohoraha / Mount Camel, which is in Houhora, Northland.
Conservation status Cytora houhora is listed under the New Zealand Threat Classification System as "Nationally Critical".
Etymology The species was named after the town Houhora.
Taxonomy The holotype is stored at the Te Papa Museum under registration number M.179669.
See also List of non-marine molluscs of New Zealand
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