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Dünenschnecke

Theba pisana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Israel, Saudi Arabia), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Mexico, United States).

🇲🇦 Morocco 🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇦🇱 Albania 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Tier)

Mollusca (Weichtiere)

Gastropoda (Schnecken)

Stylommatophora (Landlungenschnecken)

Species

Theba pisana (Dünenschnecke)

Names in Other Languages

French Caragouille rosée

German Dünenschnecke

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Landlungenschnecken

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dünenschnecke?

The scientific name of Dünenschnecke is Theba pisana. It belongs to the genus Theba.

Where does Dünenschnecke live?

Dünenschnecke is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Israel, Saudi Arabia), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Mexico, United States).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Belgium, Egypt, France, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Mexico, Morocco.

What family does Dünenschnecke belong to?

Dünenschnecke (Theba pisana) belongs to the genus Theba, which is part of the taxonomic family Helicidae.

What kingdom does Dünenschnecke belong to?

Dünenschnecke (Theba pisana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Theba — 1 Species

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Dünenschnecke

Theba pisana

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Data verified März 2026

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