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Apple Snail

Pomacea glauca

Least Concern

About

The Apple Snail (Pomacea glauca) is a species in the genus Pomacea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotrop.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Dominican Republic, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Gastropoda (gastrópodos)

Order

Architaenioglossa (Architaenioglossa)

Species

Pomacea glauca (Apple Snail)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Apple Snail?

The scientific name of Apple Snail is Pomacea glauca. It belongs to the genus Pomacea.

What is the conservation status of Apple Snail?

Apple Snail (Pomacea glauca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Apple Snail live?

Apple Snail is found in Distributed across Dominican Republic, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Dominican Republic, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Apple Snail belong to?

Apple Snail (Pomacea glauca) belongs to the genus Pomacea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ampullariidae.

Is Apple Snail endangered?

No, Apple Snail (Pomacea glauca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Apple Snail belong to?

Apple Snail (Pomacea glauca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Apple Snail?

The closest relatives of Apple Snail in the genus Pomacea include Common Apple Snail, giant apple snail, Channeled Applesnail, black conch, Cuba apple snail.