Cytora rakiura

Cytora rakiura is a species of very small land snail in the family Pupinidae. It is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy
This species was described in 2007 by Bruce Marshall and Gary Barker from numerous specimens collected on Stewart Island including Ulva Island. The species name is in reference to Stewart Island.

The holotype is stored at Te Papa Museum under the registration number M.030684.

Description
The shell is 1.7 to 2mm in length when fully grown. It is coloured yellowish brown.

Distribution and habitat
This species is only known from Stewart Island in New Zealand. It is a leaf litter dwelling detritivore that occurs in lowland broadleaved-conifer forests

Conservation status
Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, this species is listed as Naturally Uncommon with the qualifiers of "Range Restricted".