EPPO Global Database

Lissachatina fulica(ACHAFU)

Distribution details in Papua New Guinea

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2007: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
Including Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, New Ireland.
References
* Thiengo SC, Faraco FA, Salgado NC, Cowie RH, Fernandez MA (2007) Rapid spread of an invasive snail in South America: the giant African snail, Achatina fulica, in Brasil. Biological Invasions 9, 693-702.

* USDA (1982) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 22. Giant African snail, Achatina fulica. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Indonesia Kalimantan Present, no details view...
Indonesia Present, restricted distribution view...