Squat Elimia (Elimia variata)

Squat Elimia, a reference photo — Photo: Whelan NV, Johnson PD, Harris PM · CC BY 2.5 (licence)

The squat elimia (Elimia variata) is a species of freshwater snail with an operculum, aquatic gastropod mollusk in the family Pleuroceridae. This species is endemic to the United States.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Squat Elimia 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

Elimia modesta
Elimia livescens

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Family: Pleuroceridae
Genus: Elimia
Species: Elimia variata

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