Anguispira kochi
species of mollusc
Anguispira kochi, the banded tigersnail, is a species of pulmonate terrestrial gastropod belonging to the family Discidae, the disk snails. There are two recognized subspecies: Anguispira kochi kochi or the eastern banded tigersnail, and Anguispira kochi occidentalis, the western banded tigersnail.
Physical description
The banded tigersnail is a fairly large snail, with an adults typically ranging from 2-2.5 cm in size. They possesses a striated, heliciform shell, typically yellow, chestnut, or light brown in color. A defining feature is the light-colored band that runs along the shell's periphery, bordered by a darker band on each side. The head and tentacles are typically gray in color, with a brown or orange foot. However, snail morphology can vary widely between regions and populations, especially if the population is isolated.
Range
The banded tigernsail is found across the United States and Canada. Its range is disjunct, with distinct western and eastern portions. The western banded tigersnail inhabits the western portion of their range, extending from British Columbia to Oregon.
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