Puerto Rican Land Snails: Diversity and Natural History Hardcover – March 23, 2026

Puerto Rico is home to one of the richest land snail faunas in the Caribbean, yet much of it remains unknown to the public.Puerto Rican Land Snails is the most comprehensive modern guide to the island’s terrestrial snails, bringing together decades of field research, scientific literature, and original photography into one authoritative volume.This book serves both as a scientific reference and a practical identification guide. It includes updated taxonomy, natural history accounts, and an easy-to-use identification key that allows readers to recognize families and species using real shells and field observations.Inside you will find:• A complete overview of the land snails of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean• A glossary of scientific terms for accurate identification• A step-by-step key to recognizing terrestrial gastropod families• Detailed family accounts with natural history and photographs• Scientific name etymologies• Notes on species abundance and distribution• A full chapter on conservation challenges and threats• An extensive reference bibliography for researchers and studentsWritten by a scientist with more than 30 years of experience studying Puerto Rico’s invertebrates, this book is ideal for:• Naturalists and nature photographers• Biology students and teachers• Field researchers and citizen scientists• Conservationists and environmental organizations• Anyone interested in Caribbean biodiversityWhether used in the field, in the classroom, or as a scientific reference, Puerto Rican Land Snails offers a rare and detailed look into one of the island’s most fascinating and overlooked groups of animals. Read more