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eccentric grass snail

Vallonia excentrica

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Oceanian and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (9 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

German Schiefe Grasschnecke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of eccentric grass snail?
The scientific name of eccentric grass snail is Vallonia excentrica. It belongs to the genus Vallonia.
What is the conservation status of eccentric grass snail?
eccentric grass snail (Vallonia excentrica) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does eccentric grass snail live?
eccentric grass snail is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (9 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway.
What family does eccentric grass snail belong to?
eccentric grass snail (Vallonia excentrica) belongs to the genus Vallonia, which is part of the taxonomic family Valloniidae.
What kingdom does eccentric grass snail belong to?
eccentric grass snail (Vallonia excentrica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of eccentric grass snail?
The closest relatives of eccentric grass snail in the genus Vallonia include beautiful grass snail, greater grass snail, ribbed grass snail, Swabian grass snail.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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