First record of Melanoides tuberculata in Rhodes, Greece: a new invader or a failed introduction?

2026/01/01 by Konstantinos Kalaentzis, Gerasimos Kondylatos, Eleftherios Katsillis +1 · 1 voice
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Environmental Science · #Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior #Mollusks and Parasites Studies #Parasite Biology and Host Interactions

paper · pdf · doi:10.61733/jconch/4565

openalex publication_date 2026/01/01 · openalex created_date 2026/02/03 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/23

Abstract

We report the first record of the freshwater snail Melanoides tuberculata on Rhodes Island, Greece. Empty shells were recorded in 2017 and 2021, followed by the observation of two live individuals in 2022, possibly indicating short-term survival and at least one overwintering event. Subsequent surveys revealed only shells, suggesting a transient or unsuccessful introduction rather than an established population. Seasonal hydrological instability may limit persistence. Continued monitoring is recommended.

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