Cave fauna of Greece database

Spilaio Peristera

Higher Geography: Region: Kriti,
Sub-Region: Lasithi,
Municipality: Oropedio Lasithiou,
Closest Settlement: Agios Georgios

Protection status

GR4320002 - Dikti: Oropedio Lasithiou, Katharo, Selena, Krasi, Selakano, Chalasmeni Koryfi (Special Area of Conservation): Law 3937/2011 (OGG/Α 60/31.03.2011), Joint Ministerial Decision 50743/2017 (OGG 4432/B/15.12.17). Check site’s Standard Data Form
GR4320010 - Lazaros Koryfi - Madara Diktis (Special Protection Area): Law 3937/2011 (OGG/Α 60/31.03.2011), Joint Ministerial Decision 50743/2017 (OGG 4432/B/15.12.17). Check site’s Standard Data Form

Fauna

Lindbergia orbicularis (A. Riedel, 1962), Karakasi et al. 2024
Phylum: Mollusca / Class: Gastropoda / Order: Stylommatophora / Family: Pristilomatidae

Species references

Karakasi D, Paragamian K, Mylonas M, Vardinoyannis K 2024. What`s crawling in the dark? An annotated list of gastropods in Greek caves.. Subterranean Biology 48: 73-116. https://doi.org/10.3897/subtbiol.48.113383

Citation: Paragamian, K. 2026. Fauna of the cave Spilaio Peristera, Agios Georgios, Oropedio Lasithiou, Kriti. In Paragamian, K., M. Poulinakis, S. Paragamian and I. Nikoloudakis. Cave fauna of Greece database - Hellenic Institute of Speleological Research. Cave data updated 15.02.2024, Accessed 18.04.2026