Common name
Black Slug; Black Arion
Informal group
Invertebrates » Molluscs
Territories
First record
1967
First record (range end date)
0
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Impact detail
Invasive. (St Helena Invertebrate Forum (2024) St Helena Species Spreadsheet v12.5. Dataset.);
Impacts
Other notes
Limax ater and rufus can not be distinguished by external characteristics and dissection is required; these species are therefore referred to Arion ater-rufus.
References
Key, R., Fowler, L., Pryce, D., Wilkins, V., Key, R. (2021). Terrestrial & Freshwater Invertebrates of St Helena. Pisces Publications, Newbury; St Helena Invertebrate Forum (2024) St Helena Species Spreadsheet v12.5. Dataset.;