Registro de Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck, 1822) (Ampullariidae), molusco exotico para el Norte de Chile

Abstract

In this paper we inform about the presence in the coast of Choapa (IV Region of Coquimbo, Chile), of a non-local freshwater mollusk-Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck, 1822) (Ampullariidae). We describe its morphology, habitat and relations with other freshwater mollusks. We also discuss its potential role as link to the zoonosis parasitaría.