Whirlpool Ramshorn
Anisus vortex
This record describes Anisus vortex (species). Recorded family: Planorbidae.
Identification and Appearance
Shell size: 7-10mm. This is a small snail is usually pale brown with 6 to 7 tightly coiled whorls. The shell is very thin and flat with a sharp keel at one edge and the outer shell wall noticeably angled away from this keel. Freshwater ponds and streams with vegetation. Widespread and fairly frequent in England, less well recorded in Scotland and Wales.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Family
- Planorbidae
- Genus
- Anisus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Freshwater ponds and streams with vegetation.
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in England, less well recorded in Scotland and Wales.
Photos of Whirlpool Ramshorn (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Whirlpool Ramshorn
What is Whirlpool Ramshorn?
Whirlpool Ramshorn (Anisus vortex) is a species in the family Planorbidae.
How big is Whirlpool Ramshorn?
7-10mm. This is a small snail is usually pale brown with 6 to 7 tightly coiled whorls. The shell is very thin and flat with a sharp keel at one edge and the outer shell wall noticeably angled away from this keel.
Where is Whirlpool Ramshorn found?
Habitat: Freshwater ponds and streams with vegetation.
When is Whirlpool Ramshorn active?
Whirlpool Ramshorn: seasonal activity - All year round..