Golden Shelled Slug

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)

Class

Gastropoda (ชั้นแกสโทรโพดา)

Order

Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)

Family

Testacellidae

Genus

Testacella

Species

Testacella scutulum (Golden Shelled Slug)

Names in Other Languages

French Testacelle des jardins

German Gelbe Rucksackschnecke

Similar Species in Testacella

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Mauge's slug

Testacella maugei

Not Evaluated

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Shelled Slug

Testacella haliotidea

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden Shelled Slug?

The scientific name of Golden Shelled Slug is Testacella scutulum. It belongs to the genus Testacella.

What is the conservation status of Golden Shelled Slug?

Golden Shelled Slug (Testacella scutulum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Golden Shelled Slug live?

Golden Shelled Slug is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom.

What family does Golden Shelled Slug belong to?

Golden Shelled Slug (Testacella scutulum) belongs to the genus Testacella, which is part of the taxonomic family Testacellidae.

Is Golden Shelled Slug endangered?

No, Golden Shelled Slug (Testacella scutulum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Golden Shelled Slug belong to?

Golden Shelled Slug (Testacella scutulum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Golden Shelled Slug?

The closest relatives of Golden Shelled Slug in the genus Testacella include Mauge's slug, Shelled Slug.