Corsican Snail

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Mollusca (Weichtiere)

Class

Gastropoda (Schnecken)

Order

Stylommatophora (Landlungenschnecken)

Family

Helicidae

Genus

Helix

Species

Helix ceratina (Corsican Snail)

Names in Other Languages

French Escargot de Corse

Similar Species in Helix

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Gebänderte Weinbergschnecke

Helix cincta

Least Concern

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Gestreifte Weinbergschnecke

Helix lucorum

Not Evaluated

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Italienische Weinbergschnecke

Helix ligata

Data Deficient

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Schwäbische Auster

Helix pomatia

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Corsican Snail?

The scientific name of Corsican Snail is Helix ceratina. It belongs to the genus Helix.

What is the conservation status of Corsican Snail?

Corsican Snail (Helix ceratina) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Corsican Snail belong to?

Corsican Snail (Helix ceratina) belongs to the genus Helix, which is part of the taxonomic family Helicidae.

Is Corsican Snail endangered?

Yes, Corsican Snail (Helix ceratina) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Corsican Snail belong to?

Corsican Snail (Helix ceratina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Corsican Snail?

The closest relatives of Corsican Snail in the genus Helix include Gebänderte Weinbergschnecke, Gestreifte Weinbergschnecke, Italienische Weinbergschnecke, Schwäbische Auster.