Areenassa

Areenassa is a genus of small to medium-sized, air-breathing land snails, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Achatinidae. The genus was first described by the French zoologist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1822. Areenassa species are native to the Caribbean region, with the majority of species found in Cuba and the Bahamas.

The shells of Areenassa species are typically ovate to subglobose in shape, with a smooth or slightly sculptured surface. The color of the shell can vary from white to brown or gray, and may be marked with dark spots or bands. The aperture is usually narrow and elongated, with a columellar fold that is often dentate.

Areenassa species are herbivorous, feeding on a variety of plant materials such as leaves, flowers, and fruits. They are known to be active during the day and are often found in moist, shaded habitats such as forests and scrublands.

The genus Areenassa includes several species, including Areenassa cubensis, Areenassa grandis, and Areenassa maculosa. However, the taxonomy of the genus is still a subject of ongoing research, and the number of valid species may be revised in the future.