Mauge's slug

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Africa (South Africa) and Europe (6 countries).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (동물)

Phylum

Mollusca (연체동물)

Class

Gastropoda (복족강)

Order

Stylommatophora (병안목)

Family

Testacellidae

Genus

Testacella

Species

Testacella maugei (Mauge's slug)

Names in Other Languages

German Braune Rucksackschnecke

Similar Species in Testacella

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Golden Shelled Slug

Testacella scutulum

Least Concern

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Shelled Slug

Testacella haliotidea

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mauge's slug?

The scientific name of Mauge's slug is Testacella maugei. It belongs to the genus Testacella.

Where does Mauge's slug live?

Mauge's slug is found in Found across Africa (South Africa) and Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom.

What family does Mauge's slug belong to?

Mauge's slug (Testacella maugei) belongs to the genus Testacella, which is part of the taxonomic family Testacellidae.

What kingdom does Mauge's slug belong to?

Mauge's slug (Testacella maugei) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Mauge's slug?

The closest relatives of Mauge's slug in the genus Testacella include Golden Shelled Slug, Shelled Slug.