Alerta por la llegada del caracol gigante africano (Lissachatina fulica): Primer registro de una especie invasora de relevancia sanitaria en Tucumán, Argentina
; Barboza, Exequiel ; Isa Miranda, Agueda Veronica 
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03/2026
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Fundacion Miguel Lillo
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Acta Zoológica Lilloana
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1852-6098
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Lissachatina fulica (Bowdich, 1822) se registra por primera vez en la provincia de Tucumán, Argentina. Hasta el momento, esta especie invasora sólo había sido reportada en este país para las provincias de Misiones (Puerto Iguazú) y Corrientes. El caracol gigante africano representa un riesgo ecológico, económico y sanitario significativo. Los ejemplares fueron hallados en el jardín de una vivienda en el barrio Ciudadela, en la capital provincial. Una hipótesis plausible es que su introducción haya ocurrido de manera accidental a través de actividades de jardinería. Su presencia resulta preocupante debido a su elevada tasa reproductiva y a la escasez de depredadores naturales, lo que favorece su establecimiento y expansión como una especie invasora altamente exitosa, con potencial para transmitir enfermedades a los seres humanos y animales, además de generar importantes pérdidas económicas.
Lisschatina fulica (Bowdich, 1822) is reported for the first time in Tucumán. Until now, this invasive species had only been recorded in Argentina from Misiones and Corrientes. The giant African snail has significant ecological, economic, and public health risks. Live specimens were found in the garden of a residential building in the Ciudadela neighborhood, in the capital city. A plausible hypothesis is that the species was accidentally introduced through gardening activities. Its presence is concerning due to its high reproductive rate and the absence of natural predators, which promotes its establishment and expansion as a highly successful invasive species, with the potential to transmit diseases to humans and animals, as well as to cause significant economic losses.
Lisschatina fulica (Bowdich, 1822) is reported for the first time in Tucumán. Until now, this invasive species had only been recorded in Argentina from Misiones and Corrientes. The giant African snail has significant ecological, economic, and public health risks. Live specimens were found in the garden of a residential building in the Ciudadela neighborhood, in the capital city. A plausible hypothesis is that the species was accidentally introduced through gardening activities. Its presence is concerning due to its high reproductive rate and the absence of natural predators, which promotes its establishment and expansion as a highly successful invasive species, with the potential to transmit diseases to humans and animals, as well as to cause significant economic losses.
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