Belocaulus angustipes (Heynemann, 1885) is a animal in the Veronicellidae family, order Systellommatophora, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Belocaulus angustipes (Heynemann, 1885)
Belocaulus angustipes is a slug species native to South American tropics, established as non-native in the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Anatomy and morphology: As the common name implies, adult Belocaulus angustipes are typically black with a velvety appearance. Some juveniles of this species have a pale stripe running down the middle of their body. Distribution and habitat: Belocaulus angustipes is native to tropical regions of South America. It is also an established non-native species in northern Florida and other states along the Gulf Coast of the United States.
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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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