Very recent studies using expanded morphological data as well as molecular data sets provide strong evidence that Faunus belongs in the family Pachychilidae. Its higher classification is confusing, and Faunus ater has been placed in the families Cerithiidae, Thiaridae, Melanopsidae, Potamididae, Melaniidae, and Pachychilidae. Well, they are all wrong.Īccording to the study, the genus Faunus is monotypic, comprising of a single species, Faunus ater. In all other articles, you can also read that Black Devil Snails are relatives to the popular Malaysian Trumpet Snails (read my article pros and cons about them). These species are not closely related and cannot interbreed. Rabbit Snails and Black Devil Snailsīlack Devil Snails are a lot like Rabbit snails (read the guide for more info) in terms of their shell design. Ater is also a Latin word meaning “black, dark and malicious”.
Interesting facts: Faunus ater is from the Greek word “Faunus” – Roman horned God of forests, fields, farming, and livestock. So, local people started calling it that way. Why are these snails called Black Devil Snails?ĭo you know that Black Devil Snail is considered as a native delicacy in the Philippines and some other countries? Well, according to some reviews, dead (and half-cooked) Black Devil snails release a truly diabolical aroma. Quick Notes about Black Devil Snails Nameīlack Devil Spike Snail, Black Spike Snail, Black Devil Snail, Lava Snail, Spike Live Snail Black Devil Snails – check out the price on Amazon Although the ecology of this species is poorly researched, in this article, I will tell you everything I know about this species. Nonetheless, there are also other ways Black Devil Snail can benefit your aquarium. In addition, these snails will only breed in brackish water that is why i t is more usual to see them in freshwater tanks.
They are pretty hardy snails and can withstand varied ranges of salinity, from freshwater to saltwater. Do you know why?īecause Black Devil Snails are easy to care for. However, in my opinion, they are some of the most underrated snails in the aquarium hobby. Black Devil Snail (Faunus ater) is not very common in the aquarium trade yet.
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