First report of Lissachatina fulica in Nicaragua
Lissachatina fulica (Gastropoda: Achatinidae - giant African snail) is first reported from Nicaragua (IPPC, 2023). The snail was detected in August 2023 in the municipality of Ticuantepe, Managua.
The pest status of Lissachatina fulica in Nicaragua is officially declared as: Transient, actionable, under eradication.
Sources
IPPC website. Official Pest Reports- Nicaragua (NIC-31/1 of 2023-09-01) Primer reporte oficial de caracol gigante africano Achatina fulica. https://www.ippc.int/fr/countries/nicaragua/pestreports/2023/09/primer-reporte-oficial-de-caracol-gigante-africano-achatina-fulica/