Pomacea maculata is a species of large freshwater snail with an operculum, an aquatic gastropod mollusk in the family Ampullariidae, the apple snails. The common name of its synonymous …

The island apple snail is characterized by a globular, spiraled shell that can reach up to 155 mm (6 in) in length. Most individuals have round, spiral shells with brown bands varying in color …

The island apple snail has been observed in tidally influenced portions of rivers and along sea walls of canals in south Florida. In the last decade, apple snails have received attention …

Description and similar species: The island apple snail is now the largest non-marine snail in the southeastern United States and is the most common apple snail found in Georgia. It can be …

Mar 21, 2018 · Originally from South America, the Island Apple Snail Pomacea maculata was most likely introduced to Florida waterways as released individuals from the aquarium trade …

The name Pomacea insularum (anglicized in the USA as the “island applesnail”) was formerly used as the valid name of P. maculata but is now a junior objective synonym of P. maculata, …

The island apple snail is a large aquatic snail native to South America. Shells of island apple snail are spherical with 5 to 6 whorls and can reach a width of more than 5 cm (2′′) and a height of …

Mar 9, 2011 · Island apple snails are the most widespread invader in the Southeast U.S., currently established in coastal states from South Carolina to Florida to Texas. At full size, adults are …

Nov 18, 2021 · One, the Florida Apple snail (Pomacea paludosa) is native to the state – thus not invasive. The island apple snail (P. maculata) is from South America and has been …

Lake Seminole is now home to two primary species of Apple Snail. The native Florida Apple Snail (Pomacea paludosa) and the non-native Island Apple Snail (Pomacea maculata). The Island …