Rathouisia leonina
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Rathouisia leonina is a species of carnivorous air-breathing land slug, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Rathouisiidae. This species is endemic to China.
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Drawing of Rathouisia leonina (dorsal aspect) by Charles Rathouis | |
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Species: | R. leonina |
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Vaginulus sinensis Heude, 1882 |
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This slug is carnivorous and actively preys on snails. It is usually grayish brown to dark gray in color with scattered black spots on the upper surface of the body. The bottom surface of the foot is a light reddish brown. These slugs inhabit environments with high humidity and shade, such as foothills and city gardens, although they are rarely seen.