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Dusky arion

Arion subfuscus

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Mollusca (moluscos)
Class
Gastropoda (gastrópodos)
Order
Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family
Arionidae
Genus
Arion
Species
Arion subfuscus (Dusky arion)

Names in Other Languages

German Hellbraune Wegschnecke

Similar Species in Arion

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Babosa de Espadán
Arion luisae
Critically Endangered
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Chocolate arion
Arion rufus
Vulnerable
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Garden arion
Arion hortensis
Least Concern
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Iberian slug
Arion vulgaris
Least Concern
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Disappearing Soil Slug
Arion occultus
Data Deficient
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Northern Dusky Slug
Arion fuscus
Data Deficient
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Hedgehog arion
Arion intermedius
Least Concern
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Lusitanian slug
Arion lusitanicus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dusky arion?
The scientific name of Dusky arion is Arion subfuscus. It belongs to the genus Arion.
What is the conservation status of Dusky arion?
Dusky arion (Arion subfuscus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dusky arion live?
Dusky arion is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, France, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United States.
What family does Dusky arion belong to?
Dusky arion (Arion subfuscus) belongs to the genus Arion, which is part of the taxonomic family Arionidae.
What kingdom does Dusky arion belong to?
Dusky arion (Arion subfuscus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Dusky arion?
The closest relatives of Dusky arion in the genus Arion include Babosa de Espadán, Chocolate arion, Garden arion, Iberian slug, Disappearing Soil Slug.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Arion — 14 Species

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Babosa de Espadán
Arion luisae
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Chocolate arion
Arion rufus
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Garden arion
Arion hortensis
LC 🐾
Iberian slug
Arion vulgaris
LC 🐾
Disappearing Soil Slug
Arion occultus
DD 🐾
Northern Dusky Slug
Arion fuscus
DD 🐾
Hedgehog arion
Arion intermedius
LC 🐾
Lusitanian slug
Arion lusitanicus
LC 🐾
Orange-banded arion
Arion fasciatus
LC 🐾
Warty arion
Arion owenii
LC 🐾
Darkface arion
Arion distinctus
LC 🐾
Durham slug
Arion flagellus
LC 🐾
Black arion
Arion ater
NE
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Dusky arion
Arion subfuscus
DD
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