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Black arion

Arion ater

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The Black arion (Arion ater) is a species in the genus Arion. Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)
Class
Gastropoda (ชั้นแกสโทรโพดา)
Order
Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family
Arionidae
Genus
Arion
Species
Arion ater (Black arion)

Names in Other Languages

German Große Wegschnecke

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Chocolate arion
Arion rufus
Vulnerable
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Garden arion
Arion hortensis
Least Concern
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Iberian slug
Arion vulgaris
Least Concern
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Disappearing Soil Slug
Arion occultus
Data Deficient
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Northern Dusky Slug
Arion fuscus
Data Deficient
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Hedgehog arion
Arion intermedius
Least Concern
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Slug of Espadán
Arion luisae
Critically Endangered
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Lusitanian slug
Arion lusitanicus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black arion?
The scientific name of Black arion is Arion ater. It belongs to the genus Arion.
Where does Black arion live?
Black arion is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Black arion belong to?
Black arion (Arion ater) belongs to the genus Arion, which is part of the taxonomic family Arionidae.
What kingdom does Black arion belong to?
Black arion (Arion ater) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Black arion?
The closest relatives of Black arion in the genus Arion include Chocolate arion, Garden arion, Iberian slug, Disappearing Soil Slug, Northern Dusky Slug.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Arion — 14 Species

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Black arion
Arion ater
NE
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Chocolate arion
Arion rufus
VU 🐾
Garden arion
Arion hortensis
LC 🐾
Iberian slug
Arion vulgaris
LC 🐾
Disappearing Soil Slug
Arion occultus
DD 🐾
Northern Dusky Slug
Arion fuscus
DD 🐾
Hedgehog arion
Arion intermedius
LC 🐾
Slug of Espadán
Arion luisae
CR 🐾
Lusitanian slug
Arion lusitanicus
LC 🐾
Orange-banded arion
Arion fasciatus
LC 🐾
Warty arion
Arion owenii
LC 🐾
Darkface arion
Arion distinctus
LC 🐾
Durham slug
Arion flagellus
LC 🐾
Dusky arion
Arion subfuscus
DD
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