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radiated snail

Discus rotundatus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Gefleckte Knopfschnecke

Similar Species in Discus

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brown disc snail
Discus ruderatus
Least Concern
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keeled disc snail
Discus perspectivus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of radiated snail?
The scientific name of radiated snail is Discus rotundatus. It belongs to the genus Discus.
What is the conservation status of radiated snail?
radiated snail (Discus rotundatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does radiated snail live?
radiated snail is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, United States.
What family does radiated snail belong to?
radiated snail (Discus rotundatus) belongs to the genus Discus, which is part of the taxonomic family Discidae.
Is radiated snail endangered?
No, radiated snail (Discus rotundatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does radiated snail belong to?
radiated snail (Discus rotundatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of radiated snail?
The closest relatives of radiated snail in the genus Discus include brown disc snail, keeled disc snail.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Discus — 3 Species

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brown disc snail
Discus ruderatus
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keeled disc snail
Discus perspectivus
LC
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radiated snail
Discus rotundatus
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