• Source: Acavus phoenix

Acavus phoenix, the giant land snail, is a species of air-breathing land snails, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Acavidae.




Taxonomy


There are two subspecies recognized:

Acavus phoenix phoenix
Acavus phoenix castaneus




Description


Acavus phoenix is the most common Acavus species on the island. Shell about 60mm in diameter and is rose colored and body black colored.




Distribution and habitat


This species is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is confined to wet zone of the country.




References






External links


Population Size, Plant Occupancy and Threats to Acavus

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Acavus phoenix
• Acavus
• List of non-marine molluscs of Sri Lanka
• List of aircraft carriers operational during World War II