Key Identification Features
- When viewed under magnification, the shell has a distinct woven texture.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Achatinidae
Achatinidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Stylommatophora, class Gastropoda. The family contains 12 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Achatinidae Species
Archachatina marginata (Swainson, 1821)
Archachatina marginata (Swainson, 1821)
Archachatina marginata is a large West African snail considered a high-risk pote…
Lissachatina immaculata (Lamarck, 1822)
Lissachatina immaculata (Lamarck, 1822)
Lissachatina immaculata is a large air-breathing land snail from Southeastern Af…
Allopeas clavulinum (Potiez & Michaud, 1838)
Allopeas clavulinum (Potiez & Michaud, 1838)
Allopeas clavulinum is a small snail with a distinct delicate turreted shell, in…
Rumina decollata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Rumina decollata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Rumina decollata, the decollate snail, is a species with a characteristic trunca…
Lissachatina fulica (Bowdich, 1822)
Lissachatina fulica (Bowdich, 1822)
Lissachatina fulica, the giant African land snail, is a large land snail native …
Beckianum beckianum (L.Pfeiffer, 1846)
Beckianum beckianum (L.Pfeiffer, 1846)
Beckianum beckianum is a small Caribbean-native snail that is often introduced t…
Allopeas gracile (T.Hutton, 1834)
Allopeas gracile (T.Hutton, 1834)
Allopeas gracile is a small snail species native to India, widespread across glo…
Subulina octona (Bruguière, 1789)
Subulina octona (Bruguière, 1789)
Subulina octona is a small tropical air-breathing land snail native to the Carib…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Achatinidae?
Achatinidae animals belong to the Stylommatophora order in the Animalia kingdom. When viewed under magnification, the shell has a distinct woven texture. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Achatinidae?
Achatinidae is classified in the order Stylommatophora, class Gastropoda, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 12 accepted species worldwide.
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