Succinea putris - amber snail?

[NickU]

I found this small elongated snail on dock leaves at the edge of a wet, marshy area near a river. Can anyone confirm that it is an amber snail, maybe the European amber snail Succinea putris. I think the pale shell colour and grey body are right, though Oxyloma pfeifferi is another possibility maybe.

Wiltshire, 15.5.10 c12mm shell

[Fauna]

Nearly missed this one...


A tentative yes from me, It does look right. Oxyloma pfeifferi does not usually exceed more than 12mm, and the majority of these would be a dark animal.

[NickU]

Many thanks Chris. Yes, much of the shell was almost see-through, so I think we're right on this one.