Acavus phoenix
# Acavus phoenix

Acavus phoenix, the giant land snail, is a species of air-breathing land snails, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Acavidae.

## Taxonomy

There are two subspecies recognized:

* Acavus phoenix phoenix
* Acavus phoenix castaneus

## Description

Acavus phoenix is the most common Acavus species on the island. Shell about 60mm in diameter and is rose colored and body black colored.

## Distribution and habitat

This species is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is confined to wet zone of the country.

