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black gloss

Zonitoides nitidus

Least Concern

About

The Black Gloss (Zonitoides nitidus) is a species in the genus Zonitoides. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Uruguay).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇾 Uruguay

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)

Species

Zonitoides nitidus (black gloss)

Names in Other Languages

German Glänzende Dolchschnecke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of black gloss?

The scientific name of black gloss is Zonitoides nitidus. It belongs to the genus Zonitoides.

What is the conservation status of black gloss?

black gloss (Zonitoides nitidus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does black gloss live?

black gloss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Uruguay).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Denmark, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain.

What family does black gloss belong to?

black gloss (Zonitoides nitidus) belongs to the genus Zonitoides, which is part of the taxonomic family Gastrodontidae.

Is black gloss endangered?

No, black gloss (Zonitoides nitidus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does black gloss belong to?

black gloss (Zonitoides nitidus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of black gloss?

The closest relatives of black gloss in the genus Zonitoides include Bark Snail, hollowed glass snail.