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crystal snail

Vitrea crystallina

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (6 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇿 New Zealand

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 crystallina (crystal snail)

Names in Other Languages

German Gemeine Kristallschnecke

Similar Species in Vitrea

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contracted glass snail
Vitrea contracta
Least Concern
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Transylvanian crystal snail
Vitrea transsylvanica
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of crystal snail?
The scientific name of crystal snail is Vitrea crystallina. It belongs to the genus Vitrea.
What is the conservation status of crystal snail?
crystal snail (Vitrea crystallina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does crystal snail live?
crystal snail is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (6 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Sweden.
What family does crystal snail belong to?
crystal snail (Vitrea crystallina) belongs to the genus Vitrea, which is part of the taxonomic family Pristilomatidae.
Is crystal snail endangered?
No, crystal snail (Vitrea crystallina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does crystal snail belong to?
crystal snail (Vitrea crystallina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of crystal snail?
The closest relatives of crystal snail in the genus Vitrea include contracted glass snail, Transylvanian crystal snail.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Vitrea — 3 Species

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