The invasive Chinese mystery snail Bellamya chinensis (Gastropoda: Viviparidae) expands its European range to Belgium

Author: Van den Neucker Tom   Schildermans Tom   Scheers Kevin  

Publisher: Edp Sciences

E-ISSN: 1961-9502|volume|418|8-8

ISSN: 1961-9502

Source: Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems, Vol.volume, Iss.418, 2017-01, pp. : 8-8

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Abstract

In this paper we report the first Belgian records of the invasive Chinese mystery snail Bellamya chinensis. A walkover-survey along the Laak, a small lowland river, yielded a total of 20 live B. chinensis. The presence of both juvenile and adult individuals, with a shell height ranging from 16.6 to 47.5 mm, indicates that the species is firmly established. The most probable source of introduction is a nearby garden center that specializes in ornamental fish and plants for garden ponds.

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