🦋 Identification Guide

How to Identify Pomatiidae

Q: What are the key characteristics of Pomatiidae?

Pomatiidae species are classified in the order Littorinimorpha, class Gastropoda, kingdom Animalia. The family contains 3 accepted species.

3 species · Animalia · Order Littorinimorpha

Pomatiidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Littorinimorpha, class Gastropoda. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

Its thick, chalky operculum has an eccentric calcified nucleus and features spiral sculpture.

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Representative Pomatiidae Species

Tudorella sulcata (Draparnaud, 1805)

Tudorella sulcata is an operculate land snail in Pomatiidae, found across severa…

Pomatias rivularis (Eichwald, 1829)

Pomatias rivularis is a pomatiid gastropod species found near the Black Sea.

Pomatias elegans (O.F.Müller, 1774)

Pomatias elegans is a land snail species found across Europe, with specific shel…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Pomatiidae?

Pomatiidae animals belong to the Littorinimorpha order in the Animalia kingdom. Its thick, chalky operculum has an eccentric calcified nucleus and features spiral sculpture. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.