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Lusitanian slug

Arion lusitanicus

Least Concern
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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Kapuzinerschnecke

Similar Species in Arion

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Black arion
Arion ater
Not Evaluated
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Chocolate arion
Arion rufus
Vulnerable
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Darkface arion
Arion distinctus
Least Concern
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Disappearing Soil Slug
Arion occultus
Data Deficient
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Durham slug
Arion flagellus
Least Concern
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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
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lusitanian slug?
The scientific name of Lusitanian slug is Arion lusitanicus. It belongs to the genus Arion.
What is the conservation status of Lusitanian slug?
Lusitanian slug (Arion lusitanicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lusitanian slug live?
Lusitanian slug is found in Found across Europe (17 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Lusitanian slug belong to?
Lusitanian slug (Arion lusitanicus) belongs to the genus Arion, which is part of the taxonomic family Arionidae.
Is Lusitanian slug endangered?
No, Lusitanian slug (Arion lusitanicus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lusitanian slug belong to?
Lusitanian slug (Arion lusitanicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Lusitanian slug?
The closest relatives of Lusitanian slug in the genus Arion include Black arion, Chocolate arion, Darkface arion, Disappearing Soil Slug, Durham slug.

Native Range — 17 Countries

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Genus Arion — 14 Species

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Black arion
Arion ater
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Chocolate arion
Arion rufus
VU 🐾
Darkface arion
Arion distinctus
LC 🐾
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
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Lusitanian slug
Arion lusitanicus
LC
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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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