Succinea sp.

Amber Snail

Semi-aquatic to semi-terrestrial snail found at the water edge. Detritus grazer that produces abundant mucus trails supporting bacterial and fungal growth along the shoreline. Approximately 75 individuals introduced 2026-04-17, collected from a drying wetland. Pending precise species-level identification.

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Identity & Origin +

Common Name: Amber Snail
Scientific Name: Succinea sp.
Realm: Freshwater
Biome: Lakeshore
Date First Introduced: April 17, 2026

Section Notes

Tracked as Amber Snail / Succinea sp. in miniBIOTA from the existing species record and April-May 2026 Lakeshore and Lowland Meadow observations. Species-level identity remains broad, so public claims should stay at the Succinea/amber-snail functional level.

Population Dynamics +

Current Estimated Population: Approximately 75 Amber Snails were introduced to the Lakeshore on 2026-04-17; eggs and hatch were later observed, while adult survival, predation pressure, and Lowland Meadow persistence remain unresolved.
Population Status: Uncertain
Date Last Observed: May 02, 2026

Section Notes

A large Lakeshore introduction occurred on 2026-04-17. Eggs were observed on 2026-04-19 and hatch was confirmed on 2026-05-02. At least one individual moved into the Lowland Meadow and fed on glass on 2026-04-21. Broken shells later indicated predation or attrition pressure, with predator identity unresolved. Do not claim stable establishment or Lowland Meadow persistence from the current reviewed evidence.

Trophic Ecology +

Trophic Level: Primary Consumer
Feeding Niche / Method: Grazer / Detritivore
Dietary Inputs: Algae, biofilm, microbial films, and soft surface growth

Section Notes

Trophic classification is Primary Consumer. Food-web role: Algae and biofilm grazer. Feeding method: Grazer / Detritivore. Dietary inputs: Algae, biofilm, microbial films, and soft surface growth

Environmental Tolerances +

Life Cycle & Reproduction +

System Reproduction Status: Eggs and hatch observed; juvenile survival and long-term establishment remain unresolved.

Ecological Role & Symbiosis +

Terrestrial / Meadow

A rain-fed meadow where grasses, soil organisms, herbivores, and detritivores turn plant growth into the system's upland nutrient flow.

Freshwater

A wet edge habitat where water, roots, glass, mud, and plant cover let aquatic and terrestrial organisms overlap.

Freshwater

A still freshwater habitat where submerged plants, suspended algae, microcrustaceans, shrimp, snails, and crayfish are reorganizing after fish removal.

Amber Snail

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Classification Pending

Biomes This Species Lives In

Lowland Meadow

Lakeshore

Freshwater Lake

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Amber Snail

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