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Pomacea canaliculata
(Ampullariidae)
apple snail

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Species description or overview

Apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata) information from www.applesnail.net
An illustrated description of the apple snail Pomacea canaliculata, its reproduction, feeding habits, behavior, habitat, and distribution is provided on this species page from www.applesnail.net.

Taxonomy & nomenclature

ITIS nomenclature info for Pomacea canaliculata
Nomenclatural information about Pomacea canaliculata is provided by ITIS.

Control methods

Statewide strategic control plan for apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata) in Hawaii (Levin 2006)
This Hawaii-wide plan for control of apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata) consolidates the most relevant information about the ecology and behavior of this serious pest of wetlands and agriculture (particularly taro farms). Environmental, agricultural, health, and cultural impacts of the apple snail in Hawaii are assessed, and its current known distribution in Hawaii is mapped. Historic control measures are itemized, and recommendations for current and future actions are detailed.

Images

Apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata) information from www.applesnail.net
An illustrated description of the apple snail Pomacea canaliculata, its reproduction, feeding habits, behavior, habitat, and distribution is provided on this species page from www.applesnail.net.

Full-text articles

Statewide strategic control plan for apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata) in Hawaii (Levin 2006)
This Hawaii-wide plan for control of apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata) consolidates the most relevant information about the ecology and behavior of this serious pest of wetlands and agriculture (particularly taro farms). Environmental, agricultural, health, and cultural impacts of the apple snail in Hawaii are assessed, and its current known distribution in Hawaii is mapped. Historic control measures are itemized, and recommendations for current and future actions are detailed.

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