Monoplex keenae (Beu, 1970)

Description

Keen (1971), Beu (2010).

Distribution

Native to America, from La Paz, Gulf of California (Mexico) to Galápagos Islands (Ecuador) (Beu 2010). In Chile this species has been found only in La Rinconada, Antofagasta Bay (23°28 ʹ S, 70°30 ʹ W), recorded for the first time in the country in 2007 (Ashton et al. 2008).

Possible mechanism of introduction/Status

Associated to ENSO events/established (Ashton et al. 2008).

Remarks

Carnivorous species (Beu 2010). This species is consumed by locals in northern Chile, where it is named caracol perro (= dog snail) (Ashton et al. 2008). EA, SA.