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beautiful grass snail

Vallonia pulchella

Vulnerable

About

The Beautiful grass snail (Vallonia pulchella) is a species in the genus Vallonia. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 9 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 9 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Israel, Japan), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇱 Chile 🇪🇸 Spain 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇾 Uruguay 🇮🇱 Israel

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Gastropoda (ชั้นแกสโทรโพดา)

Order

Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)

Species

Vallonia pulchella (beautiful grass snail)

Names in Other Languages

German Glatte Grasschnecke

Similar Species in Vallonia

eccentric grass snail

Vallonia excentrica

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of beautiful grass snail?

The scientific name of beautiful grass snail is Vallonia pulchella. It belongs to the genus Vallonia.

What is the conservation status of beautiful grass snail?

beautiful grass snail (Vallonia pulchella) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does beautiful grass snail live?

beautiful grass snail is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Israel, Japan), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Norway.

What family does beautiful grass snail belong to?

beautiful grass snail (Vallonia pulchella) belongs to the genus Vallonia, which is part of the taxonomic family Valloniidae.

Is beautiful grass snail endangered?

Yes, beautiful grass snail (Vallonia pulchella) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does beautiful grass snail belong to?

beautiful grass snail (Vallonia pulchella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of beautiful grass snail?

The closest relatives of beautiful grass snail in the genus Vallonia include greater grass snail, ribbed grass snail, Swabian grass snail, eccentric grass snail.