EPPO Global Database

Lissachatina fulica(ACHAFU)

Distribution details in Malaysia

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2014: Present, restricted distribution
References
* Fontanilla IKC, Sta. Maria IMP, Garcia JRM, Ghate H, Naggs F, Wade CM (2014) Restricted genetic variation in populations of Achatina (Lissachatina) fulica outside of East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands points to the Indian Ocean Islands as the earliest known common source. PLoS ONE 9(9), e105151. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0105151
------- Penang (West), Sabah (Borneo).

* USDA (1982) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 22. Giant African snail, Achatina fulica. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Brunei Darussalam Present, no details view...
Indonesia Kalimantan Present, no details view...
Indonesia Present, restricted distribution view...
Singapore Present, no details view...
Thailand Present, restricted distribution view...