First findings of Lissachatina fulica in Chile
Lissachatina fulica (Gastropoda: Achatinidae - giant African snail) is first reported from Chile. One specimen was detected in ornamental plants illegally imported in the Tarapacá region and the second specimen was detected in the Arica y Parinacota region, after tourists brought back a shell as a souvenir from a trip to Brazil. In both cases, the specimens were destroyed and L. fulica is still considered as absent from Chile (SAG, 2023).
Sources
SAG (Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero) (2023-07-26) SAG levanta alerta fitosanitaria por peligroso caracol gigante africano no presente en el país https://www.sag.gob.cl/noticias/sag-levanta-alerta-fitosanitaria-por-peligroso-caracol-gigante-africano-no-presente-en-el-pais