Pomacea flagellata

Adult size6.00 cm
Temperature24 - 26 °C
pH7.0 - 8.0

Description

The Pomacea Flagellata attacks any type of plants and can even tackle other snails of its species or not in the absence of northern.

The Pomacea Flagellata snail, also known as the Golden Apple snail, is a kind of freshwater snail that lives in South America. This snail is generally golden or light yellow in color, with bands or green or brown spots on its shell. Its shell is quite wide and rounded, with spiral streaks.

Pomacea Flagelta snails are herbivores, they mainly feed on decaying plants and aquatic vegetation. They are also known to eat seeds and fruits, hence their name of a Golden Apple snail. They are generally lonely and can be found in wetlands such as marshes, lakes, rivers and canals.

Pomacea Flagellaa snails are considered an invasive species in certain regions, as they can cause damage to crops and the environment in general. They are also known to transmit diseases to other species of snails and animals. Due to these reasons, it is important to monitor and control the populations of Pomacea Flagelta snails in the areas where they are present.

Origin

  • OriginBrézil, Paraguay, Peru

Characteristics

  • Adult size6.00 cm
  • Temperature24 - 26 °C
  • pH7.0 - 8.0

Reproduction

Lays egg clusters.

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