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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife InvaSIve SpecIeS Fact Sheet Common name: Chinese and Japanese Mystery Snails Family: Viviparidae Order: Architaenioglossa Class: Gastropoda Species: Cipangopaludina chinensis and Cipangopaludina japonica Origin: Southeast Asia to Japan and Eastern Russia Size: Maximum shell length 2.5 inches Description: n Chinese and Japanese mystery snail shells are strong and smooth Chinese Mystery Snail n They are uniform in color without stripes or banding n Shells vary between light and dark olive-green and can have 6 to 8 dextral (to the right) whorls n Whorls are strongly convex and each suture is highly indented n The outer lip is round or oval and black in color Ecology: n Found in lakes, ponds, rice paddies, irrigation and roadside ditches and slower portions of streams where there is mud substrate n Mystery snails feed on algae, zooplankton and phytoplankton n These snails were likely introduced to Oregon through releases from the aquarium trade; they are also sold in specialty food markets Status: Prohibited in Oregon Interesting Facts: Mystery snails have an operculum, more commonly known as a “trap door,” which the snail can close, providing additional the OREGON protection to reduce the risk of desiccation and predation CONSERVATION Impact: Mystery snails can host parasites and diseases that are STRATEGY known to infect humans. Their shells can obstruct intake Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife pipe screens and restrict water flow. They also compete with native snails for food and habitat resources. Action: n Do not release these snails into the wild. n Stop the spread: Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear between water bodies. n If you have snails and other animals in an aquarium that you no longer want, euthanize them before discarding in the trash. n Call 1-800-INVADER to report location of Chinese or Japanese mystery snail infestations. Additional information is available on the USGS website, nonindigenous aquatic species section. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 3406 Cherry Avenue NE Salem, OR 97303-4924 the OREGON Phone (503) 947-6000 www.dfw.state.or.us CONSERVATION www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy STRATEGY.

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