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brown slug

Deroceras laeve

Least Concern

About

The Brown Slug (Deroceras laeve) is a species in the genus Deroceras. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also fo

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Guatemala, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (5 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)

Species

Deroceras laeve (brown slug)

Names in Other Languages

German Farnschnecke

Similar Species in Deroceras

Deroceras reticulatum

Least Concern

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Deroceras panormitanum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of brown slug?

The scientific name of brown slug is Deroceras laeve. It belongs to the genus Deroceras.

What is the conservation status of brown slug?

brown slug (Deroceras laeve) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does brown slug live?

brown slug is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Guatemala, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Greece, Guatemala.

What family does brown slug belong to?

brown slug (Deroceras laeve) belongs to the genus Deroceras, which is part of the taxonomic family Agriolimacidae.

Is brown slug endangered?

No, brown slug (Deroceras laeve) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does brown slug belong to?

brown slug (Deroceras laeve) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of brown slug?

The closest relatives of brown slug in the genus Deroceras include Caruana's slug, field slug, Gray Field Slug, long-neck field slug.