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 |