Giant African Land Snail

Achatina achatina

Explore the Giant African Land Snail (Achatina achatina) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Giant African Land Snail is a large terrestrial snail found in African forests and farmland. It is active in humid conditions, feeds on vegetation, and uses its shell and dormant periods to withstand dry weather. Listed as Least Concern, it contributes to decomposition in its native range but may damage crops if moved beyond it.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Stylommatophora › Achatinidae › Achatina

Habitat and distribution

Habitat: forest, farmland
Regions in this record: Africa, Ghana, Nigeria

Conservation field in this record

Least Concern

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Land snails move using a muscular foot.