Higher classification Otala | Genus Otala Rank Species | |
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Similar Otala lactea, Iberus gualtierianus alonensis, Gastropods, Molluscs, Theba | ||
Otala punctata
Otala punctata is a species of air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Helicidae. They are prepared in a typical dish in South Spain, "cabrillas", cooked in spicy tomato sauce.
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Distribution
This species occurs in Spain.
This species is already established in the USA, and is considered to represent a potentially serious threat as a pest, an invasive species which could negatively affect agriculture, natural ecosystems, human health or commerce. Therefore it has been suggested that this species be given top national quarantine significance in the USA.
Three views of the shell:
References
Otala punctata Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA