Drymaeus poecilus is a species of tropical land snail, a pulmonate gastropod mollusc in the family Bulimulidae that is native to parts of South America. It was first described in 1835, with the Bolivian Chiquitos Province as its type locality. The species is known to occur in several South American regions and countries beyond Bolivia including Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, inhabiting both dry and humid ecoregions. Drymaeus poecilus is a medium-sized land snail with a 31–37 mm glossy shell, exhibiting wide variation in color patterns such as spiral lines, bicolored bands, and axial markings. Its protoconch has a distinctive net-like sculpture, typical of the genus and related groups.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Drymaeus poecilus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Drymaeus serperastrum
- Mesembrinus elongatus
- Mesembrinus emeus
- Antidrymaeus interpunctus
- Mesembrinus uhdeanus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Gastropoda
- Order
- Stylommatophora
- Family
- Bulimulidae
- Genus
- Drymaeus
- Species
- Drymaeus poecilus
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