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Darkface arion

Arion distinctus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class
Gastropoda (Gastropoda)
Order
Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family
Arionidae
Genus
Arion
Species
Arion distinctus (Darkface arion)

Names in Other Languages

German Distinkte Wegschnecke

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Arion ater
Not Evaluated
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Disappearing Soil Slug
Arion occultus
Data Deficient
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Durham slug
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Dusky arion
Arion subfuscus
Data Deficient
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Garden arion
Arion hortensis
Least Concern
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Hedgehog arion
Arion intermedius
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Iberian slug
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Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Darkface arion?
The scientific name of Darkface arion is Arion distinctus. It belongs to the genus Arion.
What is the conservation status of Darkface arion?
Darkface arion (Arion distinctus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Darkface arion live?
Darkface arion is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Latvia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland.
What family does Darkface arion belong to?
Darkface arion (Arion distinctus) belongs to the genus Arion, which is part of the taxonomic family Arionidae.
Is Darkface arion endangered?
No, Darkface arion (Arion distinctus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Darkface arion belong to?
Darkface arion (Arion distinctus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Darkface arion?
The closest relatives of Darkface arion in the genus Arion include Black arion, Chocolate arion, Disappearing Soil Slug, Durham slug, Dusky arion.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Arion — 14 Species

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Black arion
Arion ater
NE 🐾
Chocolate arion
Arion rufus
VU
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Darkface arion
Arion distinctus
LC
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Disappearing Soil Slug
Arion occultus
DD 🐾
Durham slug
Arion flagellus
LC 🐾
Dusky arion
Arion subfuscus
DD 🐾
Garden arion
Arion hortensis
LC 🐾
Hedgehog arion
Arion intermedius
LC 🐾
Iberian slug
Arion vulgaris
LC 🐾
Lusitanian slug
Arion lusitanicus
LC 🐾
Northern Dusky Slug
Arion fuscus
DD 🐾
Orange-banded arion
Arion fasciatus
LC 🐾
Slug of Espadán
Arion luisae
CR 🐾
Warty arion
Arion owenii
LC
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