Exotic molluscs (Mollusca, Gastropoda et Bivalvia) in Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil region: check list and regional spatial distribution

Abstract

A total of twenty-one exotic mollusc taxa were assessed for Santa Catarina State (SC), fifteen Gastropoda andsix Bivalvia (twelve terrestrial, five limnic/freshwater - three gastropods and two bivalves, and four marinebivalves). Of these, fourteen are confirmed as invasive species (nine terrestrial, three limnic/freshwater, andtwo marine).

Keywords

• Biodiversity
• Continental mollusc fauna
• Exotic and invasive species
• Santa Catarina State
• Southern Brazil region