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contracted glass snail

Vitrea contracta

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Mollusca (軟体動物)
Class
Gastropoda (腹足綱)
Order
Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family
Pristilomatidae
Genus
Vitrea
Species
Vitrea contracta (contracted glass snail)

Names in Other Languages

German Weitgenabelte Kristallschnecke

Similar Species in Vitrea

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Transylvanian crystal snail
Vitrea transsylvanica
Least Concern
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crystal snail
Vitrea crystallina
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of contracted glass snail?
The scientific name of contracted glass snail is Vitrea contracta. It belongs to the genus Vitrea.
What is the conservation status of contracted glass snail?
contracted glass snail (Vitrea contracta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does contracted glass snail live?
contracted glass snail is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain.
What family does contracted glass snail belong to?
contracted glass snail (Vitrea contracta) belongs to the genus Vitrea, which is part of the taxonomic family Pristilomatidae.
Is contracted glass snail endangered?
No, contracted glass snail (Vitrea contracta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does contracted glass snail belong to?
contracted glass snail (Vitrea contracta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of contracted glass snail?
The closest relatives of contracted glass snail in the genus Vitrea include Transylvanian crystal snail, crystal snail.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Vitrea — 3 Species

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contracted glass snail
Vitrea contracta
LC
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Transylvanian crystal snail
Vitrea transsylvanica
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crystal snail
Vitrea crystallina
LC
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