FAUNA and FUNGHI of MALTA (www.MaltaFauna.com) Cernuella sp. (01)  Schluter, 1838    -    Sp. not det. Taxonomical Classification:  Animalia / Mollusca / Gastropoda / Pulmonata / Hygromiidae Maritime garden snail     Bebbuxu tat-Torok Worldwide distribution: Frequency in Malta: Status: Habitat: Further Information: Air-breathing land snails in the family Hygromiidae. The genus is considered to occur primarily in the Mediterranean, and some species such as Cernuella virgata are significant invasive species, agricultural pests, in parts of Australia. Cernuella species (namely C. virgata) has been recovered from the Roman Empire occupation of Volubilis, an archaeological site in present day Morocco. Cernuella caruanae is endemic to Malta and Sicily and introduce in Libya. Identification of the species of Cernuella is assured only by anatomical dissection. Special contributor, data input & photos for the Mollusca section courtesy of Owen Mifsud Search for Cernuella sp. (01)  in the following online resources: Search on Google Google Scholar More info on Wikipedia Global Biodiversity NCBI Database Watch on YouTube Other Links and info Funghi & Fauna Main Page Wild Plants Main Index Close This Window Image Code: CERN-SP. (required to buy images in this page) This website needs financial support through sponsors or advertisment - check here . All material and data on this webpage (www.MaltaWildPlants.com) is under the copyright of Stephen Mifsud (2002-2018) This environment and biodiversity awareness website about the flora and fauna of Malta is sponsored by: