Golden Apple Snail (4-5 CM)
£4.10
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The Golden Apple Snail (Pomacea canaliculata) is a large, freshwater and amphibious snail belonging to the family Ampullariidae.
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Description
Overview & Traits
- Scientific Classification: A gastropod mollusk in the superfamily Ampullarioidea.
- Anatomy: Features both gills and lungs to handle aquatic life and low-oxygen or drought conditions. They can grow quite large, reaching up to 15 cm.
- Diet: Polyphagous scavengers that voraciously feed on aquatic vegetation, crops, detritus, and organic matter.
Distribution & Invasive Impact
- Native Range: Indigenous to South America (including Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brazil).
- Invasive Species: Widely introduced to parts of Asia, North America, and other regions, often via the aquarium trade or agricultural ventures. They are listed among the world’s worst invasive alien species because they devastate rice and taro paddies.
- Health Risks: Can act as a vector for the rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis).
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