Saprecia

Saprecia is a genus of small, air-breathing land snails in the family Pupillidae. These snails are typically found in the Indomalayan realm, with several species described from Southeast Asia. They are characterized by their small, cylindrical, or ovate shells, which are usually dextral (coiled to the right). The shell aperture often features a number of apertural barriers, which are characteristic of the Pupillidae family and are believed to help protect the snail from predators and desiccation.

The exact number of species within the genus Saprecia is subject to ongoing taxonomic research, but commonly recognized species include Saprecia alticola and Saprecia pupoides. These snails inhabit various microhabitats, often found in leaf litter, under rocks, or on vegetation in humid environments. Their diet generally consists of decaying organic matter and algae. Reproduction in Saprecia, as with most land snails, involves internal fertilization and the laying of small, spherical eggs. Due to their small size and often secretive nature, Saprecia species are not as widely studied as some other gastropod groups, and their precise ecological roles are still being investigated. Conservation status for most Saprecia species is largely unknown, though habitat loss and degradation in their native regions could pose a threat.