The red triangle slug (Triboniophorus graeffei) is a species of large air-breathing land slug, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Athoracophoridae, the leaf-veined slugs. This large (up to 15 centimetres (5.9 in)), often colorful and striking-looking species is found in eastern Australia .

The red triangle slug (Triboniophorus graeffei) is a species of large air-breathing land slug, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Athoracophoridae, the leaf-veined slugs. Show More

2023年9月3日 · The Red Triangle Slug (Triboniophorus graeffei), primarily found in Eastern Australia, has a widespread distribution along the east coast. From Queensland to New South Wales, this native land slug inhabits various environments across the region.

The Red Triangle Slug is Australia's largest native land slug. The distinctive red triangle on its back contains the breathing pore. Red Triangle Slugs are found in urban areas, forests and woodlands and heath. East coast of Australia: Queensland, New South Wales.

2022年4月28日 · The red triangle slug is Australia's largest native land slug and is seen in areas from Illawarra to the Daintree in far-north Queensland. Dr John Stanisic is heartened to see more red triangle slugs.

Red triangle slugs are Australia’s largest native land slug, reaching sizes up to 14 centimetres in length. They are named after the distinctive red triangle on their back which contains their breathing pore, called a pneumostome.

The red triangle slug, scientific name Triboniophorus graeffei, is a species of large air-breathing land slug, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Athoracophoridae, the leaf-veined slugs.

The Red-triangle Slug (Triboniophorus graeffei, length 70mm) is common in the greater Brisbane region of south-eastern Queensland. This species which lives in coastal forests from around Wollongong NSW north to Mossman in northern Qld has many colour forms.

This slug is the largest Australian native slug found on the east coast. They can vary in colour; white, off-white, yellow, dark or light grey, beige, pink, red, or olive green. Whatever colour, they all have a triangular mark on the top of their bodies which can be orange, dark red or purple-red.

2024年11月17日 · The red triangle slug, scientifically known as Prophysaon andersoni, belongs to the class Gastropoda within the phylum Mollusca. Endemic to the Pacific Northwest, it inhabits moist forests and prefers areas with ample leaf litter and decaying logs.