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Channeled Applesnail

Pomacea canaliculata

Least Concern

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The Channeled Applesnail (Pomacea canaliculata) is a species in the genus Pomacea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 9 distinct biome types. Populations are a.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 9 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (16 countries), Europe (Norway, Spain), North America (Dominican Republic, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Architaenioglossa (Architaenioglossa)

Species

Pomacea canaliculata (Channeled Applesnail)

Names in Other Languages

German Gefurchte Apfelschnecke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Channeled Applesnail?

The scientific name of Channeled Applesnail is Pomacea canaliculata. It belongs to the genus Pomacea.

What is the conservation status of Channeled Applesnail?

Channeled Applesnail (Pomacea canaliculata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Channeled Applesnail live?

Channeled Applesnail is found in Widely distributed across Asia (16 countries), Europe (Norway, Spain), North America (Dominican Republic, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Brunei, Cambodia, Chile, China, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Laos, Malaysia.

What family does Channeled Applesnail belong to?

Channeled Applesnail (Pomacea canaliculata) belongs to the genus Pomacea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ampullariidae.

Is Channeled Applesnail endangered?

No, Channeled Applesnail (Pomacea canaliculata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Channeled Applesnail belong to?

Channeled Applesnail (Pomacea canaliculata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Channeled Applesnail?

The closest relatives of Channeled Applesnail in the genus Pomacea include Apple Snail, black conch, Common Apple Snail, Cuba apple snail, giant apple snail.