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emerald nerite

Smaragdia viridis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Tunisia), Asia (Turkey), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia).

🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇨🇴 Colombia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Mollusca (연체동물)
Class
Gastropoda (복족강)
Order
Cycloneritida (Cycloneritida)
Family
Neritidae
Genus
Smaragdia
Species
Smaragdia viridis (emerald nerite)

Names in Other Languages

German Smaragdschnecke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of emerald nerite?
The scientific name of emerald nerite is Smaragdia viridis. It belongs to the genus Smaragdia.
Where does emerald nerite live?
emerald nerite is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Tunisia), Asia (Turkey), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Cabo Verde, Colombia, Greece, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey.
What family does emerald nerite belong to?
emerald nerite (Smaragdia viridis) belongs to the genus Smaragdia, which is part of the taxonomic family Neritidae.
What kingdom does emerald nerite belong to?
emerald nerite (Smaragdia viridis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Smaragdia — 1 Species

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emerald nerite
Smaragdia viridis
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