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Mediterranean sand snail

Theba pisana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Israel, Saudi Arabia), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Mexico, United States).

🇲🇦 Morocco 🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇦🇱 Albania 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (động vật)
Phylum
Mollusca (động vật thân mềm)
Class
Gastropoda (Lớp Chân bụng)
Order
Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family
Helicidae
Genus
Theba
Species
Theba pisana (Mediterranean sand snail)

Names in Other Languages

French Caragouille rosée
German Dünenschnecke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mediterranean sand snail?
The scientific name of Mediterranean sand snail is Theba pisana. It belongs to the genus Theba.
Where does Mediterranean sand snail live?
Mediterranean sand snail is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Israel, Saudi Arabia), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Mexico, United States).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Belgium, Egypt, France, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Mexico, Morocco.
What family does Mediterranean sand snail belong to?
Mediterranean sand snail (Theba pisana) belongs to the genus Theba, which is part of the taxonomic family Helicidae.
What kingdom does Mediterranean sand snail belong to?
Mediterranean sand snail (Theba pisana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Theba — 1 Species

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Mediterranean sand snail
Theba pisana
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