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Lissachatina fulica (Férussac, 1821)  Achatinidae,India,Land Snails,Lissachatina fulica,invasive species Click/tap to enlarge

Lissachatina fulica (Férussac, 1821)

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  1. This snail is listed as one of the 100 of the World's Worst Invasive Alien Species.
    More Invasive Alien Species are listed here:
    https://www.jungledragon.com/forum/2/campfire/189/beware_of_invasive_alien_species.html
    Posted 7 years ago

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''Lissachatina fulica'' is a species of large land snail that belongs in the subfamily Achatininae of the family Achatinidae. It is also known as the giant African land snail. It shares the common name "giant African snail" with other species of snails such as ''Achatina achatina'' and ''Archachatina marginata''. This snail species has been considered a significant cause of pest issues around the world. It is a federally prohibited species in the US, as it is illegal to sell or possess. Internationally,.. more

Similar species: Land Snails And Slugs
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Oct 16, 2017. Captured Sep 2, 2017 13:53 in lathar complax, Newland, College Square, Kolkata, West Bengal 700012, India.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/20.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO800
  • 105mm