Giant African Land Snail (Achatina fulica)

About Giant African Land Snail (Achatina fulica)

• Kingdom: Animals
• Phylum: Mullusks
• Class: Gastropod
• Order: Common Land Snails and Slugs
• Family: Giant Land Snails

Lissachatina fulica is a species of large land snail that belongs in the subfamily Achatininae of the family Achatinidae. It is also known as the giant African land snail. It shares the common name "giant African snail" with other species of snails such as Achatina achatina and Archachatina marginata. This snail species has been considered a significant cause of pest issues around the world. It is a federally prohibited species in the US, as it is illegal to sell or possess. Internationally, it is the most frequently occurring invasive species of snail.

Source: Wikipedia