Cipangopaludina
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Cipangopaludina
cipangopaludina
Cipangopaludina is a fascinating freshwater snail that glides gracefully through the water. With its beautiful shell, it’s like a little underwater treasure!
Habitat: Freshwater ponds, lakes, and rivers
Appearance
The Cipangopaludina has a large, sturdy, conical shell that is typically dark olive-green to brown, sometimes with subtle bands. Its smooth, whorled surface ends in a rounded apex, and a dark, leathery operculum seals the opening.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumMolluscaClassGastropodaOrderMesogastropodaFamilyViviparidaeGenusCipangopaludina
Category
InvertebrateRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
A single snail can filter many gallons of water, keeping it clean!
Female snails give birth to live baby snails, not eggs!
These snails can survive being buried in mud during dry spells.
They move across surfaces by rippling their large, muscular foot.
Special abilities
Ability
Water & Air Breather
Cipangopaludina can breathe both underwater using gills AND out of water with a special 'lung' that helps them survive drying conditions.
Ability
Shell Defender
Cipangopaludina has a hard, trapdoor-like operculum that helps them seal their shell, protecting against predators and drought.
Ability
Live Baby Giver
Cipangopaludina can give birth to live, miniature snails, skipping the egg stage, which helps their babies survive better.
Measurements & details
- Shell Width
- 4 cm
- Lifespan
- 5 years
- Shell Height
- 6 cm
Diet & Feeding
These snails munch on tiny plants and decaying bits in the water, helping to clean it!
Primary Foods
- algae
- aquatic plants
- detritus
- bacteria
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
eaten by
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
Fish like the bluegill often eat young snails.
eaten by
Mallard Duck
Anas platyrhynchos
Ducks forage for snails in shallow freshwater habitats.
eaten by
Raccoon
Procyon lotor
Raccoons might pick snails from the water's edge.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Filter Feeder
Filter feeders obtain nutrients by straining suspended food particles and small organisms from water.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Also known as
Asian Green SnailCipangopaludina SnailGreen Snail
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Cipangopaludina?
4 cm
How long does Cipangopaludina live?
5 years
What does Cipangopaludina eat?
These snails munch on tiny plants and decaying bits in the water, helping to clean it!
Where is Cipangopaludina usually found?
Freshwater ponds, lakes, and rivers
How does Cipangopaludina hunt?
Grazing
What is the shell Height of Cipangopaludina?
6 cm
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