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giant apple snail

Pomacea maculata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Israel, Thailand, Vietnam), Europe (Norway, Sweden), and North America (United States).

🇹🇭 Thailand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)
Class
Gastropoda (ชั้นแกสโทรโพดา)
Order
Architaenioglossa (Architaenioglossa)
Family
Ampullariidae
Genus
Pomacea
Species
Pomacea maculata (giant apple snail)

Names in Other Languages

German Große Apfelschnecke

Similar Species in Pomacea

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Apple Snail
Pomacea glauca
Least Concern
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Common Apple Snail
Pomacea bridgesii
Least Concern
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Channeled Applesnail
Pomacea canaliculata
Least Concern
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black conch
Pomacea urceus
Not Evaluated
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Cuba apple snail
Pomacea paludosa
Least Concern
View all species in Pomacea →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of giant apple snail?
The scientific name of giant apple snail is Pomacea maculata. It belongs to the genus Pomacea.
Where does giant apple snail live?
giant apple snail is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Israel, Thailand, Vietnam), Europe (Norway, Sweden), and North America (United States).. Countries include Israel, Norway, Sweden, Thailand, United States, Vietnam.
What family does giant apple snail belong to?
giant apple snail (Pomacea maculata) belongs to the genus Pomacea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ampullariidae.
What kingdom does giant apple snail belong to?
giant apple snail (Pomacea maculata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of giant apple snail?
The closest relatives of giant apple snail in the genus Pomacea include Apple Snail, Common Apple Snail, Channeled Applesnail, black conch, Cuba apple snail.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Pomacea — 6 Species

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Apple Snail
Pomacea glauca
LC 🐾
Common Apple Snail
Pomacea bridgesii
LC
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giant apple snail
Pomacea maculata
NE
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Channeled Applesnail
Pomacea canaliculata
LC 🐾
black conch
Pomacea urceus
NE 🐾
Cuba apple snail
Pomacea paludosa
LC
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