This species belongs to the subfamily Achatininae of the family Achatinidae. It shares the common name “giant African snail” with other species of snails such as Achatina achatina and Archachatina marginata. This snail species has been considered a significant cause of pest issues around the world. Internationally, it is the most frequently occurring invasive species of snail.

Systematic position

• Domain : Eukaryota
• Kingdom : Animalia
• Phylum : Mollusca
• Class : Gastropoda
• Subclass : Heterobranchia
• Order : Stylommatophora
• Suborder : Achatinina
• Superfamily : Achatinoidea
• Family : Achatinidae
• Genus : Lissachatina

Species       : L. fulica