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Jenkins Deckelschnecke

Potamopyrgus antipodarum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Azerbaijan, Iraq, Japan), Europe (31 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).

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Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Tier)

Mollusca (Weichtiere)

Gastropoda (Schnecken)

Littorinimorpha (Littorinimorpha)

Species

Potamopyrgus antipodarum (Jenkins Deckelschnecke)

Names in Other Languages

German Jenkins Deckelschnecke

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Littorinimorpha

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jenkins Deckelschnecke?

The scientific name of Jenkins Deckelschnecke is Potamopyrgus antipodarum. It belongs to the genus Potamopyrgus.

Where does Jenkins Deckelschnecke live?

Jenkins Deckelschnecke is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Azerbaijan, Iraq, Japan), Europe (31 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Jenkins Deckelschnecke belong to?

Jenkins Deckelschnecke (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) belongs to the genus Potamopyrgus, which is part of the taxonomic family Tateidae.

What kingdom does Jenkins Deckelschnecke belong to?

Jenkins Deckelschnecke (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 37 Countries

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Genus Potamopyrgus — 1 Species

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Jenkins Deckelschnecke

Potamopyrgus antipodarum

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Data verified März 2026

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