🌿Native Nature

Heath Snail

Helicella itala

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Stylommatophora ›Family: Geomitridae ›Genus: Helicella

About

Helicella itala is a species of medium-sized, air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Hygromiidae, the hairy snails and their allies. The common Heath snail is a West Palearctic species found in the British Isles, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and Poland. It is now also widely distributed in Australia (first found in Australia in 1891). In English this is known as the Heath snail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Heath Snail?
The scientific name of Heath Snail is Helicella itala.
What is the conservation status of Heath Snail?
The Heath Snail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Heath Snail belong to?
Heath Snail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Heath Snail belong to?
Heath Snail belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Heath Snail belong to?
Heath Snail belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Heath Snail belong to?
Heath Snail belongs to the order Stylommatophora.
What family does Heath Snail belong to?
Heath Snail belongs to the family Geomitridae.
What genus does Heath Snail belong to?
Heath Snail belongs to the genus Helicella.