Apple Snail

Invertebrates > Gastropods

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Apple SnailScientific Name: Pomacea canaliculataCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: GastropodsSize: Shell height 6 to 10 cm (exceptionally up to 15 cm / 6 in); the size of an appleWeight: 100 to 250 gLifespan: 3 to 5 years in the wildDiet:...

Spanish Shawl

Invertebrates > Mollusks

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Spanish ShawlScientific Name: Flabellina iodineaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Total body length 4 to 7 cm (exceptionally up to 10 cm)Weight: 2 to 5 gLifespan: Estimated 1 year (typical annual life cycle of aeolid...

Manus Green Tree Snail

Invertebrates > Gastropods

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Manus Green Tree SnailScientific Name: Papustyla pulcherrimaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: GastropodsSize: Shell height 35 to 45 mm; shell width 25 to 30 mmWeight: 5 to 10 gLifespan: 4 to 7 yearsDiet: Herbivorous (feeds on microscopic...

Partula Snail

Invertebrates > Gastropods

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Partula SnailScientific Name: Partula nodosaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: GastropodsSize: Shell height 12 to 18 mm; shell width 8 to 11 mmWeight: 1 to 2 gLifespan: 5 to 10 yearsDiet: Herbivorous/Detritivorous (feeds predominantly on...

Black Abalone

Invertebrates > Gastropods

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Black AbaloneScientific Name: Haliotis cracherodiiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: GastropodsSize: Shell length 10 to 20 cm (record specimens reach 21.5 cm)Weight: 0.5 to 1.5 kgLifespan: 25 to 35+ yearsDiet: Herbivorous grazer (specialized...