Gallery description : giant african land snail
Giant African Land Snail is a mollusc that inhabits humid forest areas. It has a hard outer shell skin type. The diet is herbivore. Giant African Land Snail which methodical name is achatina fulica has a size 15-30cm (6-11.8in). These molluscs usually live 3-10 years. The average weight is 250-450g (8.8-15.9oz). The top speed it is able to reach is 0.003km/h (0.002mph).
Facts about giant african land snails
| Name | Giant African Land Snail |
| Phylum | Mollusca |
| Colour | Brown, yellow, red |
| Top Speed | 0.003km/h (0.002mph) |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Genus | Achatina |
| Predators | Wild cats, birds, humans |
| Size | 15-30cm (6-11.8in) |
| Type | Mollusc |
| Scientific Name | Achatina fulica |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Habitat | Humid forest areas |
| Lifestyle | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | Least concern |
| Skin Type | Hard outer shell |
| Weight | 250-450g (8.8-15.9oz) |
| Average Litter Size | 200 |
| Life Span | 3-10 years |
| Class | Gastropoda |
| Order | Achatinoidea |
| Family | Achatinidae |
| Main Prey | Leaves, vegetables, fruit, flowers |
Image Details
| Description | Giant african land snail. Dust_Pan_Games: July 2014 |
| Width | 3000 pixels |
| Heigh | 2250 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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