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Giant African Land Snail

Achatina fulica

Photo by elapj
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Achatina fulica

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Namitha
Hi elapj, This has become an uncontrollable invasive species around the globe. It would be great if you could add this spotting to Giant African Snail Hunt mission http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/14260136
LarsKorb
you have put it into the wrong category...
elapj
I think you're right, alice and nath! People here say they were introduced to us from somewhere. I saw it on a gumamela plant growing inside SEAFDEC compound, where people pass by throughout the day.
alice and nath
Maybe this is a Achatina fulica? This snail is one of the most invasive species in the world. Where did you see it? In the forest or in disturbed land?

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