Thank You, Ümit.

I believe this is the same animal,
although the foot was more pale than the
specimen from the Jax Shell Club website.

I would have euthanised it had I known
it was an exotic. Unfortunately, it escaped
into my yard (amazing how fast these slow
creatures can disappear). I should have
deducted that, Florida being ground zero of
foreign species introduction into the SE US.
Not too long ago, I found a nest of Brahminy
Blind Snakes on the west side of the house
(which I also let escape, because it took me
a couple of days to identify). I have a short
video of one if anybody would like to see.

Where is Angustipes ameghini originaly from?

Yours,

Andrew Vik


> [Original Message]
> From: Umit Kebapçý <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 6/7/2009 7:43:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] Mystery Slug, Tampa Florida
>
> Angustipes ameghini. This one is introduced species and recognised
> with an elongated appearence. Could be a Leidyula also, this is just a
> guess from the hints.
>
> http://www.jaxshells.org/slug23021.htm
>
> Dr. Ümit KEBAPÇI (Burdur/Turkey)
>
>
>
> Kota Kay Lavalier <[log in to unmask]>
>
> > Hello All:
> >
> > During our morning walk today,
> > I saw a slug that I have not run into before.
> > So naturally, I took it home!
> >
> > Can anyone help me with identity?
> >
> > It looks like veronicellid,
> > though much thinner than average from side to side
> > (approx. 3" long X 3/8" wide),
> > and is jet black with a finely granular surface.
> >
> > I took a couple of photos if anyone would like to see.
> >
> > Yours,
> >
> > Andrew Vik
>
>
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