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worm slug

Boettgerilla pallens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (16 countries), North America (Mexico), and South America (Colombia).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Mollusca (软体动物门)
Class
Gastropoda (腹足纲)
Order
Stylommatophora (柄眼目)
Family
Boettgerillidae
Genus
Boettgerilla
Species
Boettgerilla pallens (worm slug)

Names in Other Languages

French Limace du Caucase
German Wurmnacktschnecke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of worm slug?
The scientific name of worm slug is Boettgerilla pallens. It belongs to the genus Boettgerilla.
What is the conservation status of worm slug?
worm slug (Boettgerilla pallens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does worm slug live?
worm slug is found in Widely distributed across Europe (16 countries), North America (Mexico), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy.
What family does worm slug belong to?
worm slug (Boettgerilla pallens) belongs to the genus Boettgerilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Boettgerillidae.
Is worm slug endangered?
No, worm slug (Boettgerilla pallens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does worm slug belong to?
worm slug (Boettgerilla pallens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

Native Range — 18 Countries

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Genus Boettgerilla — 1 Species

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