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ventricose door snail

Macrogastra ventricosa

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)
Class
Gastropoda (ชั้นแกสโทรโพดา)
Order
Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family
Clausiliidae
Genus
Macrogastra
Species
Macrogastra ventricosa (ventricose door snail)

Names in Other Languages

German Bauchige Schließmundschnecke

Similar Species in Macrogastra

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plicate door snail
Macrogastra plicatula
Least Concern
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Rolph's door snail
Macrogastra rolphii
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ventricose door snail?
The scientific name of ventricose door snail is Macrogastra ventricosa. It belongs to the genus Macrogastra.
What is the conservation status of ventricose door snail?
ventricose door snail (Macrogastra ventricosa) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ventricose door snail live?
ventricose door snail is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does ventricose door snail belong to?
ventricose door snail (Macrogastra ventricosa) belongs to the genus Macrogastra, which is part of the taxonomic family Clausiliidae.
What kingdom does ventricose door snail belong to?
ventricose door snail (Macrogastra ventricosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of ventricose door snail?
The closest relatives of ventricose door snail in the genus Macrogastra include plicate door snail, Rolph's door snail.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Macrogastra — 3 Species

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plicate door snail
Macrogastra plicatula
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Rolph's door snail
Macrogastra rolphii
VU
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ventricose door snail
Macrogastra ventricosa
NT
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