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Caruana's slug

Deroceras invadens

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The Caruana's Slug (Deroceras invadens) is a species in the genus Deroceras. 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 (Mexico, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile, Ecuador).

Names in Other Languages

French Loche maltaise
German Mittelmeer-Ackerschnecke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Caruana's slug?
The scientific name of Caruana's slug is Deroceras invadens. It belongs to the genus Deroceras.
Where does Caruana's slug live?
Caruana's slug is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (9 countries), North America (Mexico, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Chile, Ecuador, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands.
What family does Caruana's slug belong to?
Caruana's slug (Deroceras invadens) belongs to the genus Deroceras, which is part of the taxonomic family Agriolimacidae.
What kingdom does Caruana's slug belong to?
Caruana's slug (Deroceras invadens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Caruana's slug?
The closest relatives of Caruana's slug in the genus Deroceras include brown slug, field slug, Gray Field Slug, long-neck field slug.

Native Range — 17 Countries

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