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    Chinese Mystery Snail Fact Sheet

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    The document provides information on Chinese and Japanese mystery snails, which are invasive species in Oregon. It describes their physical characteristics and ecology, noting they were likely introduced through the aquarium trade. The snails can host human parasites and compete with native species. The fact sheet urges not releasing them and provides steps to prevent further spread.

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    The document provides information on Chinese and Japanese mystery snails, which are invasive species in Oregon. It describes their physical characteristics and ecology, noting they were likely introduced through the aquarium trade. The snails can host human parasites and compete with native species. The fact sheet urges not releasing them and provides steps to prevent further spread.

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    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

    Invasive Species
    Fact Sheet
    Common name: Chinese and Japanese
    Mystery Snails
    Family: Viviparidae
    Order: Architaenioglossa
    Class: Gastropoda
    Species: Cipangopaludina chinensis and
    Cipangopaludina japonica
    Origin: Southeast Asia to Japan and
    Eastern Russia
    Size: Maximum shell length 2.5 inches

    Description:
    n Chinese and Japanese mystery snail shells

    are strong and smooth Chinese Mystery Snail


    n They are uniform in color without stripes or banding
    n Shells vary between light and dark olive-green and can have 6 to 8 dextral (to the right) whorls
    n Whorls are strongly convex and each suture is highly indented
    n The outer lip is round or oval and black in color

    Ecology:
    n Found in lakes, ponds, rice paddies, irrigation and roadside ditches and slower portions of streams

    where there is mud substrate


    n Mystery snails feed on algae, zooplankton and phytoplankton
    n These snails were likely introduced to Oregon through releases from the aquarium trade; they are also

    sold in specialty food markets

    Status: Prohibited in Oregon

    Interesting Facts:
    Mystery snails have an operculum, more commonly known
    as a trap door, which the snail can close, providing additional
    the OREGON
    protection to reduce the risk of desiccation and predation CONSERVATION
    Impact:
    Mystery snails can host parasites and diseases that are
    known to infect humans. Their shells can obstruct intake
    STRATEGY
    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

    pipe screens and restrict water flow. They also compete with native snails for food and habitat resources.

    Action:
    n Do not release these snails into the wild.
    n Stop the spread: Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear between water bodies.
    n If you have snails and other animals in an aquarium that you no longer want, euthanize them

    before discarding in the trash.


    n Call 1-800-INVADER to report location of Chinese or Japanese mystery snail infestations.

    Additional information is available on the USGS website, nonindigenous aquatic species section.

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife


    3406 Cherry Avenue NE
    Salem, OR 97303-4924
    the OREGON
    Phone (503) 947-6000
    www.dfw.state.or.us CONSERVATION
    STRATEGY
    www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy

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