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Family: Ampullariidae



(See list of species below)


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7 species (see list below)
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Marisa cornuarietis
[Giant rams-horn]
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Pila globosa
[Common Indian apple snail]
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Pomacea bridgesii
[Spiketop applesnail]
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Pomacea canaliculata
[Channeled applesnail]
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Pomacea haustrum
[Titan applesnail]
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Pomacea lineata
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Pomacea paludosa
[Florida applesnail]


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Scientific Name English Name Distribution Max. Length (cm) Year
Marisa cornuarietis Giant rams-horn North America. 1758
Pila globosa Common Indian apple snail Indian Ocean. 1822
Pomacea bridgesii Spiketop applesnail South America - Inland Wa 1856
Pomacea canaliculata Channeled applesnail Southeast Pacific 1828
Pomacea haustrum Titan applesnail Southeast Pacific 1858
Pomacea lineata Southeast Pacific 1827
Pomacea paludosa Florida applesnail North America. 1829



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