large African apple snail

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Mollusca (Yumuşakçalar)

Class

Gastropoda (Karından bacaklılar)

Order

Architaenioglossa (Architaenioglossa)

Family

Ampullariidae

Genus

Pila

Species

Pila wernei (large African apple snail)

Names in Other Languages

German Afrikanische Riesenapfelschnecke

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common Indian apple snail

Pila globosa

Least Concern

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South Asian applesnail

Pila ampullacea

Least Concern

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Applesnail

Pila scutata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of large African apple snail?

The scientific name of large African apple snail is Pila wernei. It belongs to the genus Pila.

What is the conservation status of large African apple snail?

large African apple snail (Pila wernei) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does large African apple snail belong to?

large African apple snail (Pila wernei) belongs to the genus Pila, which is part of the taxonomic family Ampullariidae.

Is large African apple snail endangered?

No, large African apple snail (Pila wernei) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does large African apple snail belong to?

large African apple snail (Pila wernei) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of large African apple snail?

The closest relatives of large African apple snail in the genus Pila include common Indian apple snail, South Asian applesnail, Applesnail.