Fire Snail

Platymma tweediei

"Platymma tweediei", often called the fire snail, is the largest land snail in Peninsular Malaysia, living exclusively in the mountainous forests there. It is the only species in the genus "Platymma". It is characterized by its black shell and orange to bright red foot.
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Distribution

"P. tweediei" has been identified living in tropical Montane forest areas with altitudes in excess of 1,000 meters. Originally, "P. tweediei" was found in the Cameron Highlands area of Pahang, but has since been found near the Temengor Forest Reserve and the Pergau River in Kelantan. To date, it cannot be ascertained whether they exist in isolation or their habitat covers the mountainous areas of the northern Peninsula in general.

Status

Although not officially endangered, the species is threatened by a combination of habitat loss and poachers; the vivid colours makes this species attractive to keep as a pet. However, the care for this animal is incredibly difficult, due to this species' very specific environmental needs.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionMollusca
ClassGastropoda
OrderStylommatophora
FamilyChronidae
GenusPlatymma
SpeciesP. tweediei
Photographed in
Malaysia