Limax maximus Linnaeus, 1758

Description

Thomas et al. (2010).

Distribution

Western Palaearctic, introduced into North and South America, South Africa, Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand (Gaitán-Espitia et al. 2012). In Chile this species has been cited from 30° to 46° (Valdovinos 1999; Letelier and Ramos 2002).

Possible mechanism of introduction/Status

Human transportation/established (Landler and Nuñez 2012).

Remarks

Synanthropic species, potential carrier of human pathogens (Landler and Nuñez 2012). Nocturnal species, aggressive towards other slugs (Gaitán-Espitia et al. 2012). EA, I.