List of non-marine molluscs of Nigeria

Location of Nigeria

The non-marine molluscs of Nigeria are a part of the molluscan fauna of Nigeria (wildlife of Nigeria).

A number of species of non-marine molluscs are found in the wild in Nigeria.

Freshwater gastropods

Freshwater gastropods in Nigeria include:

Ampullariidae

Thiaridae

Pachychilidae

Planorbidae

Lymnaeidae

Physidae

Land gastropods

Land gastropods in Nigeria include:

Succineidae

Achatinidae

Streptaxidae

Subulinidae

Helicarionidae

Freshwater bivalves

Freshwater bivalves in Nigeria include:

See also

Lists of molluscs of surrounding countries:

References

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