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European Giant Gardenslug

Limax maximus

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (16 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇱 Chile 🇵🇱 Poland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Mollusca (mollusques)

Class

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)

Species

Limax maximus (European Giant Gardenslug)

Names in Other Languages

German Große Egelschnecke

Similar Species in Limax

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ash-black slug

Limax cinereoniger

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European Giant Gardenslug?

The scientific name of European Giant Gardenslug is Limax maximus. It belongs to the genus Limax.

What is the conservation status of European Giant Gardenslug?

European Giant Gardenslug (Limax maximus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does European Giant Gardenslug live?

European Giant Gardenslug is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (16 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland.

What family does European Giant Gardenslug belong to?

European Giant Gardenslug (Limax maximus) belongs to the genus Limax, which is part of the taxonomic family Limacidae.

Is European Giant Gardenslug endangered?

No, European Giant Gardenslug (Limax maximus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does European Giant Gardenslug belong to?

European Giant Gardenslug (Limax maximus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of European Giant Gardenslug?

The closest relatives of European Giant Gardenslug in the genus Limax include ash-black slug.