211 observations
Giant West African Snail
Archachatina marginata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Stylommatophora ›Family: Achatinidae ›Genus: Archachatina
About
Archachatina marginata, common name the giant West African snail or banana rasp snail, is a species of air-breathing tropical land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Achatinidae. They can grow up to 20Â cm long, and live up to 10 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Giant West African Snail is Archachatina marginata.
- Giant West African Snail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Giant West African Snail belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Giant West African Snail belongs to the class Gastropoda.
- Giant West African Snail belongs to the order Stylommatophora.
- Giant West African Snail belongs to the family Achatinidae.
- Giant West African Snail belongs to the genus Archachatina.