Tree Snail - Tree Snail

Tree Snail

Genera and species that have the words "tree snail" as a part of their common name include:

  • genus Achatinella - O'ahu tree snail, 40 species.
  • Partula - various species in the genus Partula are known under the common name "Moorean Viviparous Tree Snail" or "Polynesian Tree Snail".
  • Samoana - in addition, various species in the genus Samoana are known under the common name "Moorean Viviparous Tree Snail" or "Polynesian Tree Snail".
    • Samoana abbreviata - known as the short Samoan tree snail

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