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Gray Field Slug

Deroceras reticulatum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Israel, Sri Lanka, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)

Species

Deroceras reticulatum (Gray Field Slug)

Names in Other Languages

German Gartenschnecke

Similar Species in Deroceras

Deroceras panormitanum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray Field Slug?

The scientific name of Gray Field Slug is Deroceras reticulatum. It belongs to the genus Deroceras.

What is the conservation status of Gray Field Slug?

Gray Field Slug (Deroceras reticulatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gray Field Slug live?

Gray Field Slug is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Israel, Sri Lanka, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Israel.

What family does Gray Field Slug belong to?

Gray Field Slug (Deroceras reticulatum) belongs to the genus Deroceras, which is part of the taxonomic family Agriolimacidae.

Is Gray Field Slug endangered?

No, Gray Field Slug (Deroceras reticulatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Gray Field Slug belong to?

Gray Field Slug (Deroceras reticulatum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Gray Field Slug?

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