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Schwäbische Auster

Helix pomatia

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (12 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Mollusca (Weichtiere)

Class

Gastropoda (Schnecken)

Order

Stylommatophora (Landlungenschnecken)

Species

Helix pomatia (Schwäbische Auster)

Names in Other Languages

French escargot de bourgogne

German Schwäbische Auster

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

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schwäbische Auster?

The scientific name of Schwäbische Auster is Helix pomatia. It belongs to the genus Helix.

What is the conservation status of Schwäbische Auster?

Schwäbische Auster (Helix pomatia) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Schwäbische Auster live?

Schwäbische Auster is found in Found across Europe (12 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden.

What family does Schwäbische Auster belong to?

Schwäbische Auster (Helix pomatia) belongs to the genus Helix, which is part of the taxonomic family Helicidae.

What kingdom does Schwäbische Auster belong to?

Schwäbische Auster (Helix pomatia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Schwäbische Auster?

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