The dwarf pond snail ( Galba trancatulata) previously known as ( lymnaea trancatulata)
Looks like a smaller version of its larger relative, the great pond snails ( lymnaea stagnalis ) with a similar habit preference and lifestyle, feeding mostly on algae and detritus
This small freshwater snail native to the UK and widespread across Britain . Its shell measures roughly 7 to 12 mm, with a slightly turreted, conical form, swollen whorls, deep sutures, and a thin, mid-brown shell surface .
This resilient species thrives in wet environments—from ponds, ditches, and marshes to even damp hollows and dried-up puddles—demonstrating amphibious behavior that enables it to venture considerable distances from open water . It can be observed year-round in its habitats .