''Mieniplotia'' is a

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s in the family

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, the sole species being ''Mieniplotia scabra'' (O. F. Müller, 1774).

Distribution and habitat

''Mieniplotia scabra'' is coastal freshwater species that can also occur in brackish water. It occurs from the east coast of Africa to the south Pacific; it is considered invasive in parts of its range.

Description

''Mieniplotia scabra'' has a rather small, somewhat ovoid-conical shell measuring .

References

* Lozouet, P. & Plaziat, J.-C., 2008 - Mangrove environments and molluscs, Abatan river, Bohol and Panglao islands, central Philippines, p. 1-160, 38 pls Thiaridae Monotypic gastropod genera Gastropods of Africa Gastropods of Asia Molluscs of Oceania {{Thiaridae-stub