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Loche maltaise

Deroceras invadens

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The Caruana's Slug (Deroceras invadens) is a species in the genus Deroceras. Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (9 countries), North America (Mexico, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Mollusca (mollusques)

Class

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)

Species

Deroceras invadens (Loche maltaise)

Names in Other Languages

French Loche maltaise

German Mittelmeer-Ackerschnecke

Similar Species in Deroceras

Deroceras reticulatum

Least Concern

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Deroceras panormitanum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Loche maltaise?

The scientific name of Loche maltaise is Deroceras invadens. It belongs to the genus Deroceras.

Where does Loche maltaise live?

Loche maltaise is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (9 countries), North America (Mexico, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Chile, Ecuador, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands.

What family does Loche maltaise belong to?

Loche maltaise (Deroceras invadens) belongs to the genus Deroceras, which is part of the taxonomic family Agriolimacidae.

What kingdom does Loche maltaise belong to?

Loche maltaise (Deroceras invadens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Loche maltaise?

The closest relatives of Loche maltaise in the genus Deroceras include brown slug, Gray Field Slug, long-neck field slug, field slug.