Thelidomus aspera
Introduction '''''Thelidomus aspera''''' is a species of air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Pleurodontidae. It is endemic to Jamaica.
Invasive Species This species has not yet become established in the US, but it is considered to represent a potentially serious threat as a pest, an invasive species which could negatively affect agriculture, natural ecosystems, human health or commerce. Therefore, it has been suggested that this species be given top national quarantine significance in the USA.
Ecology ===Parasites===''Thelidomus aspera'' is a host for larvae of the parasites ''Angiostrongylus cantonensis'' and ''Aelurostrongylus abstrusus''.
References
External links *  photos*  photo* Pilsbry H. A. (1894). ''Manual of Conchology. Second series: Pulmonata,  Volume 9.Helicidae - Volume VII''. page 96.Plate 23, figure 25 shows reproductive system.