Prophysaon andersoni
# Prophysaon andersoni

Prophysaon andersoni, common name the reticulate taildropper, is a species of air-breathing land slug, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Arionidae, the roundback slugs.

These slugs are notable for being able to self-amputate (autotomy) a portion of their tail.

## Description

Adults of this slug species are about 50 mm when active, but can exceed 60 mm in length. The color of the body is a grayish or reddish brown, or can be yellowish. The dorsum is furrowed with a reticulated pattern like a mesh of diamond shapes. The mantle of the slug has two dark lateral bands. The mucus is yellow or orange.

## Distribution

This species of slug occurs in North America, including California, Oregon and part of Montana.

