Pila scutata
(an applesnail)
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Pila scutata (Mousson, 1848)
Common name: an applesnail
Synonyms and Other Names: Pila conica
Native Range: Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Singapore (Low et al. 2013).
Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
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Nonindigenous Occurrences:

Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Pila scutata are found here.

StateFirst ObservedLast ObservedTotal HUCs with observations†HUCs with observations†
GU200420051Guam
HI196920064Hawaii Region; Maui; Molokai; Oahu

Table last updated 3/30/2025

† Populations may not be currently present.
Status: Established on Hawaii (Cowie et al. 2017) and Guam (Smith 1992, 2003).
References: (click for full references)

Cowie, R.H., K.A. Hayes, E.E. Strong, and S.C. Thiengo. 2017. Non-native apple snails: systematics, distribution, invasion history and reasons for introduction. Pages 3-32 in Joshi, R.C., Cowie, R.H., and Sebastian, L.S, eds. Biology and management of invasive apple snails. Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Maligaya. Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija 3119, 406 pp.

Low, M.E.Y., S.K. Tan, and T.H. Ng. 2013. Pila conica (Wood, 1828), or Pila scutata (Mousson, 1848)? The correct name for the native apple snail of Singapore (Gastropoda: Ampullariidae). Nature in Singapore 6:55-60.

Smith, B. D. 1992. Introduction and dispersal of apple snails (Ampullariidae) on Guam. Pacific Science Association Information Bulletin 44(1/2): 12–14.

Smith, B. D., 2003. Prosobranch gastropods of Guam. Micronesica 35–36: 244–270.

Author: Benson, A.J.
Revision Date: 7/3/2019

 Citation Information:
Benson, A.J., 2025, Pila scutata (Mousson, 1848): U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=2258, Revision Date: 7/3/2019, Access Date: 3/30/2025

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [3/30/2025].

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The Nonindigenous Occurrences section of the NAS species profiles has a new structure. The section is now dynamically updated from the NAS database to ensure that it contains the most current and accurate information. Occurrences are summarized in Table 1, alphabetically by state, with years of earliest and most recent observations, and the tally and names of drainages where the species was observed. The table contains hyperlinks to collections tables of specimens based on the states, years, and drainages selected. References to specimens that were not obtained through sighting reports and personal communications are found through the hyperlink in the Table 1 caption or through the individual specimens linked in the collections tables.



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