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Orange-banded arion

Arion fasciatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Mollusca (mollusques)
Class
Gastropoda (Gastropoda)
Order
Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family
Arionidae
Genus
Arion
Species
Arion fasciatus (Orange-banded arion)

Names in Other Languages

German Gelbstreifige Wegschnecke

Similar Species in Arion

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Limace ibérique
Arion vulgaris
Least Concern
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Loche d'Espadán
Arion luisae
Critically Endangered
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Garden arion
Arion hortensis
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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Warty arion
Arion owenii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orange-banded arion?
The scientific name of Orange-banded arion is Arion fasciatus. It belongs to the genus Arion.
What is the conservation status of Orange-banded arion?
Orange-banded arion (Arion fasciatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Orange-banded arion live?
Orange-banded arion is found in Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Ukraine, United States.
What family does Orange-banded arion belong to?
Orange-banded arion (Arion fasciatus) belongs to the genus Arion, which is part of the taxonomic family Arionidae.
Is Orange-banded arion endangered?
No, Orange-banded arion (Arion fasciatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Orange-banded arion belong to?
Orange-banded arion (Arion fasciatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Orange-banded arion?
The closest relatives of Orange-banded arion in the genus Arion include Limace ibérique, Loche d'Espadán, Garden arion, Disappearing Soil Slug, Northern Dusky Slug.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Arion — 14 Species

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Limace ibérique
Arion vulgaris
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Loche d'Espadán
Arion luisae
CR 🐾
Garden arion
Arion hortensis
LC 🐾
Disappearing Soil Slug
Arion occultus
DD 🐾
Northern Dusky Slug
Arion fuscus
DD 🐾
Hedgehog arion
Arion intermedius
LC 🐾
Lusitanian slug
Arion lusitanicus
LC
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Orange-banded arion
Arion fasciatus
LC
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Warty arion
Arion owenii
LC 🐾
Darkface arion
Arion distinctus
LC 🐾
Durham slug
Arion flagellus
LC 🐾
Black arion
Arion ater
NE 🐾
Dusky arion
Arion subfuscus
DD 🐾
Chocolate arion
Arion rufus
VU
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