New record and range extension of Bradybaena similaris (Férussac, 1822) (Gastropoda, Camaenidae) in Argentina

Abstract

The Asian tramp snail Bradybaena similaris (Férussac, 1822) is an exotic mollusk native to Southeast Asia. The species has been catalogued as invasive in several countries and is important to human health, animal health, and agriculture. We report for the first time the presence of B. similaris in Córdoba Province, Argentina, extending the southern distribution of the species in this country and in South America. Anatomical, conchological, and molecular information obtained here represent the second contribution for this species in Argentina.

The exotic snail Rumina decollata (Linnaeus, 1758) (Gastropoda, Achatinidae, Rumininae) in Argentina: new records, range extension, and areas of origin of Argentine populations

“…On the contrary, as is the case with many other widespread invasive species in our country (e.g., Serniotti et al 2019Serniotti et al , 2020, it is difficult to overlook the absence of R. decollata in the regions between Córdoba and Misiones provinces, which may be attributed to a lack of surveys in these provinces. In addition, two new localities were recorded in the Córdoba Province, namely Villa María and Río Tercero, which increase the number of records in central Argentina and suggest the species is well established and successfully reproducing.…”