🌿Native Nature

Button's Banana Slug

Ariolimax buttoni

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Stylommatophora ›Family: Ariolimacidae ›Genus: Ariolimax

About

Ariolimax buttoni is a species of banana slug native to the West Coast of the United States. The species has a yellowish-tan hue that is similar to a banana and can be either spotted or unspotted. These slugs tend to be more sedentary but will migrate to find food or reproduce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Button's Banana Slug?
The scientific name of Button's Banana Slug is Ariolimax buttoni.
What is the conservation status of Button's Banana Slug?
The Button's Banana Slug has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Button's Banana Slug belong to?
Button's Banana Slug belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Button's Banana Slug belong to?
Button's Banana Slug belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Button's Banana Slug belong to?
Button's Banana Slug belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Button's Banana Slug belong to?
Button's Banana Slug belongs to the order Stylommatophora.
What family does Button's Banana Slug belong to?
Button's Banana Slug belongs to the family Ariolimacidae.
What genus does Button's Banana Slug belong to?
Button's Banana Slug belongs to the genus Ariolimax.