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A dark-spotted slug with extended tentacles on a stone surface, photographed by Mauro.
Photography: Mauro
Molluscs · Cabeceiras de Basto

Leopard slug

Limax maximus

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A long-bodied slug with dark spots was photographed on stone. The published point lies in Arco de Baúlhe e Vila Nune. Notice the pattern and the visible tentacles.

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The Royal Horticultural Society describes this species as nocturnal.
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The guide includes the leopard slug to help distinguish it from other large, patterned slugs. Recording several details is better than relying on size alone.

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Royal Horticultural Society — slug research and guide

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Published location in Arco de Baúlhe e Vila Nune · checked against CAOP2025 boundaries.

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Community identification with degree of research in consultation with . Published point crossed with municipality limits; without independent confirmation in field.

Photo 158019174: Mauro · CC-BY-NC. WebP and resized versions, without cropping. Licence limited to non-commercial use.

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