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Milk snail

Otala punctata

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇱 Chile 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Mollusca (軟体動物)
Class
Gastropoda (腹足綱)
Order
Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family
Helicidae
Genus
Otala
Species
Otala punctata (Milk snail)

Names in Other Languages

German Spanische Feldschnecke

Similar Species in Otala

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milk snail
Otala lactea
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Milk snail?
The scientific name of Milk snail is Otala punctata. It belongs to the genus Otala.
Where does Milk snail live?
Milk snail is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Chile, France, Italy, Norway, South Africa, Spain, United States.
What family does Milk snail belong to?
Milk snail (Otala punctata) belongs to the genus Otala, which is part of the taxonomic family Helicidae.
What kingdom does Milk snail belong to?
Milk snail (Otala punctata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Milk snail?
The closest relatives of Milk snail in the genus Otala include milk snail.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Otala — 2 Species

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Milk snail
Otala punctata
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milk snail
Otala lactea
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