Molluscs in Neath Port Talbot

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common molluscs in Neath Port Talbot?

The 10 most common molluscs in Neath Port Talbot are:

1. Garden Snail (Cornu aspersum)
2. Common Whelk (Buccinum undatum)
3. European Flat Oyster (Ostrea edulis)
4. Common Cockle (Cerastoderma edule)
5. White-lipped Snail (Cepaea hortensis)
6. Pod Razor (Pharus legumen)
7. Variegated Scallop (Mimachlamys varia)
8. Girdled Snail (Hygromia cinctella)
9. Common Atlantic Slippersnail (Crepidula fornicata)
10. Brown-lipped Snail (Cepaea nemoralis)

What is the most observed mollusc in Neath Port Talbot?

The most observed mollusc in Neath Port Talbot is Garden Snail (Cornu aspersum), with 27 recorded observations.

What are the most common invasive molluscs in Neath Port Talbot?

Some of the most commonly observed invasive molluscs in Neath Port Talbot include:

1. Ghost Slug (Selenochlamys ysbryda)