Bullastra is a genus of large-sized, globose snails in the family Lymnaeidae. Snails in this genus have large apertures and fleshy, triangular tentacles.[1] This genus is similar to Austropeplea but differs in generally being larger and having a distinctive twist in the columella.
Bullastra are found in the Philippines and on mainland Australia. They are fully aquatic, living in smaller bodies of water, such as ponds and streams.
The genus Bullastra contains the following 4 species:[2]
Type species: Bullastra velutinoides Bergh, 1901 (=Bullastra cumingiana (Pfeiffer, 1855))
Bullastra is a genus of large-sized, globose snails in the family Lymnaeidae. Snails in this genus have large apertures and fleshy, triangular tentacles. This genus is similar to Austropeplea but differs in generally being larger and having a distinctive twist in the columella.
