Allopeas clavulinum

Spike awlsnail

A tiny elongated-shell snail along the Lakeshore edge, feeding on damp biofilm, algae, detritus, and decaying plant material while carrying calcium through the terrestrial-aquatic margin.

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Identity & Origin +

Common Name: Spike awlsnail
Scientific Name: Allopeas clavulinum
Realm: Terrestrial
Biome: Lakeshore
Date First Introduced: April 22, 2025

Population Dynamics +

Current Estimated Population: 10
Population Status: Uncertain
Date Last Observed: March 18, 2026

Section Notes

Spike awlsnails are documented in Lakeshore calcium-cycle context with an existing low-count estimate. The evidence supports active small-snail presence, but not quantified recruitment or long-term population trajectory.

Trophic Ecology +

Trophic Level: Detritivore
Feeding Niche / Method: Detritivore and algae grazer
Dietary Inputs: Detritus, biofilm, algae, microbes, and decaying plant material

Section Notes

Trophic classification is Detritivore. Food-web role: Detritus and biofilm recycler. Feeding method: Detritivore and algae grazer. Dietary inputs: Detritus, biofilm, algae, microbes, and decaying plant material

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