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Yellow gardenslug

Limacus flavus

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (18 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Mollusca (Mollusks)

Gastropoda (Gastropoda)

Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)

Species

Limacus flavus (Yellow gardenslug)

Names in Other Languages

German Bierschnegel

Similar Species in Limacus

Irish yellow slug

Limacus maculatus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow gardenslug?

The scientific name of Yellow gardenslug is Limacus flavus. It belongs to the genus Limacus.

What is the conservation status of Yellow gardenslug?

Yellow gardenslug (Limacus flavus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Yellow gardenslug live?

Yellow gardenslug is found in Widely distributed across Europe (18 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Greece, Ireland.

What family does Yellow gardenslug belong to?

Yellow gardenslug (Limacus flavus) belongs to the genus Limacus, which is part of the taxonomic family Limacidae.

Is Yellow gardenslug endangered?

No, Yellow gardenslug (Limacus flavus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Yellow gardenslug belong to?

Yellow gardenslug (Limacus flavus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Yellow gardenslug?

The closest relatives of Yellow gardenslug in the genus Limacus include Irish yellow slug.

Native Range — 22 Countries

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Genus Limacus — 2 Species

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Irish yellow slug

Limacus maculatus

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Yellow gardenslug

Limacus flavus

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Data verified March 2026

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