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Pacific Banana Slug

Ariolimax columbianus

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Field Notes

Description:

A type of banana slug, but would like confirmation on the exact species.
A large yellow slug or the genus Ariolimax. Foot has alternating yellow and grey-yellow stripes.

Habitat:

Forested areas. Gardens.

Notes:

Phenotypically variable.

Species ID Suggestions

Pacific banana slug

Ariolimax columbianus

Reference Link
vanhevel
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Comments (2)
vanhevel
The other two species of Ariolimax don't occur north of San Francisco but if you want to be sure you can differentiate the species by their male sex organs.

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Animals with Warning Colors
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The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
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PublishedMay 16, 2011

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