lemon slug

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Mollusca (Mollusks)

Class

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Order

Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)

Family

Limacidae

Genus

Malacolimax

Species

Malacolimax tenellus (lemon slug)

Names in Other Languages

German Gelbe Wald-Egelschnecke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lemon slug?

The scientific name of lemon slug is Malacolimax tenellus. It belongs to the genus Malacolimax.

What is the conservation status of lemon slug?

lemon slug (Malacolimax tenellus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does lemon slug live?

lemon slug is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does lemon slug belong to?

lemon slug (Malacolimax tenellus) belongs to the genus Malacolimax, which is part of the taxonomic family Limacidae.

What kingdom does lemon slug belong to?

lemon slug (Malacolimax tenellus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).