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Making its way down the Peninsula: Discovery of the nonnative Cryptozona
siamensis (L. Pfeiffer, 1856) in Singapore, with a note on its status in
Peninsular Malaysia (Helicarionoidea: Ariophantidae)
Siong Kiat Tan1,4, Sow Yan Chan2, Leo H.S. Nguang2 & Martyn E. Y. Low1
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, National University of Singapore,
Conservatory Drive, Singapore 117377, Republic of Singapore
3VBox 888313, Singapore 919191, Republic of Singapore
4Corresponding author: nhmtsk@nus.edu.sg
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Abstract
The nonindigenous Cryptozona siamensis is reported for the first time from Singapore. This terrestrial snail was discovered from
the site of a former plant nursery that borders the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, and is believed to have been accidentally
introduced through horticultural trade activities. Cryptozona siamensis is a potential plant pest and is known to be a host of the
parasite that causes human eosinophilic meningitis, a potentially lifethreatening condition. Urgent management to control or
eradicate the species is desired to curb its spread. Its distribution and status in Peninsular Malaysia is briefly discussed.
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Observations
Fig. 2. The nonindigenous Cryptozona siamensis feeding on a decomposing leaf on the ground. (Photograph: S.K. Tan).
Fig. 3. The three species of similarlooking snails, Sarika sp. (on the left), Cryptozona siamensis (upper, middle), and Quantula
striata (right), found at the locality. (Photograph: S.K. Tan).
Acknowledgements
The manuscript was improved by the comments and
suggestions of ThorSeng Liew, who also provided the
image of Cryptozona siamensis from Cinta Manis used
here. Thanks are also due to Junn Kitt Foon for sharing
his field observations.
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