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Roman snail

Helix pomatia

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (12 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Gastropoda (Gastrópodes)

Order

Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)

Species

Helix pomatia (Roman snail)

Names in Other Languages

French escargot de bourgogne

German Schwäbische Auster

Similar Species in Helix

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Roman snail?

The scientific name of Roman snail is Helix pomatia. It belongs to the genus Helix.

What is the conservation status of Roman snail?

Roman snail (Helix pomatia) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Roman snail live?

Roman snail is found in Found across Europe (12 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden.

What family does Roman snail belong to?

Roman snail (Helix pomatia) belongs to the genus Helix, which is part of the taxonomic family Helicidae.

What kingdom does Roman snail belong to?

Roman snail (Helix pomatia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Roman snail?

The closest relatives of Roman snail in the genus Helix include Greek banded snail, ligate snail, Turkish snail, Corsican Snail.