The species found in Lincoln, Argentina, does not correspond to the giant African snail

Published 2021년 1월 7일

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A report from Lincoln, Buenos Aires, has been confirmed by the National Service of Agrifood Health and Quality (Senasa) to involve a case of a misidentified snail, not a Giant African Snail as initially suspected. The correct identification was made as the 'white snail' (Megalobulimus sp.), a native Argentine species known for its large size and shell shape similarities to the Giant African Snail, but with significantly different reproductive capabilities. This discovery highlights the importance of accurate identification to support conservation efforts for native species like the white snail, which faces threats due to its similarities to the highly reproductive and invasive Giant African Snail.
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Chivilcoy, (Buenos Aires) - After the discovery of a snail in the city of Lincoln, the National Service of Agrifood Health and Quality (Senasa) confirmed that the characteristics of the specimen found and reported by a neighbor of the city, do not match the of the Giant African Snail. Agents of the Buenos Aires North Regional Center of Senasa assured that it is a snail commonly known by the name of "white snail" (Megalobulimus sp.), Of which there are, in our country, at least three species within the genus Megalobulimus. Within the native mollusc fauna of Argentina, this species is one of the largest, reaching 10.5 cm in length and is often confused with the Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica) mainly due to its similarity in shape and size of the shell. It is important to know that this species has very different biological characteristics from the giant African snail, mainly in terms of ...

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