Key Identification Features
- The shell is distinctly narrower than related species and has a large aperture.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Ampullariidae
Ampullariidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Architaenioglossa, class Gastropoda. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Ampullariidae Species
Lanistes ovum Troschel, 1845
Lanistes ovum Troschel, 1845
Lanistes ovum is a sinistral African freshwater apple snail in Ampullariidae, fo…
Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck, 1822)
Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck, 1822)
Pomacea canaliculata (channeled apple snail) is a freshwater snail native to Sou…
Pomacea paludosa (Say, 1829)
Pomacea paludosa (Say, 1829)
Pomacea paludosa is the largest native North American freshwater gastropod found…
Marisa cornuarietis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Marisa cornuarietis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Marisa cornuarietis, the giant ramshorn snail, is a freshwater snail native to C…
Pomacea scalaris (d'Orbigny, 1835)
Pomacea scalaris (d'Orbigny, 1835)
Pomacea scalaris is a freshwater apple snail native to South America and invasiv…
Pomacea diffusa Blume, 1957
Pomacea diffusa Blume, 1957
Pomacea diffusa, the spike-topped apple snail, is native to South America and tr…
Pomacea maculata Perry, 1810
Pomacea maculata Perry, 1810
Pomacea maculata, the spotted apple snail, is a large freshwater snail native to…
Pomacea flagellata (Say, 1829)
Pomacea flagellata (Say, 1829)
Pomacea flagellata is a poorly understood ampullariid freshwater snail found in …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Ampullariidae?
Ampullariidae animals belong to the Architaenioglossa order in the Animalia kingdom. The shell is distinctly narrower than related species and has a large aperture. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Ampullariidae?
Ampullariidae is classified in the order Architaenioglossa, class Gastropoda, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
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