Occurrence datasets of Freshwater Snails (Gastropoda) of Kenya mobilized from the Zoological Collection of National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi and Literature
Citation
Lange C, Monda L, Busienei W (2018). Occurrence datasets of Freshwater Snails (Gastropoda) of Kenya mobilized from the Zoological Collection of National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi and Literature. Version 1.2. National Museums of Kenya. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/qegwe8 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-12.Description
Occurrence datasets of freshwater snails (Gastropoda) housed at the historical records of the Zoological Collection of National Museums of Kenya (NMK) in Nairobi and updated with literature is provided to present extent of occurrence of freshwater snails in Kenya and elsewhere. A total of 24 species of freshwater snails (gastropods) accompanied with information on the species distribution (Locality and georeferenced information) is presented. The occurrence data indicate that majority of the gastropods voucher material housed at NMK collections were collected from Kenya. A number of material however are from other countries particularly Tanzania and Uganda. The occurrence data also indicate that Melanoides tuberculata is the most widespread freshwater snail species in Kenya and Eastern Africa. Several species appears restricted to one wetland. For instance, Biomphalaria choanomphala, Bellamya costulata and Bellamya constricta appeared restricted to Lake Victoria. The presented information contributes in enhancing knowledge of freshwater gastropods biodiversity. The presented information is also important for application in planning conservation of biodiversity by using the data for focusing conservation efforts in the species geographical ranges. The information presented also forms basis for planning research on gastropods to further promote knowledge on gastropods biodiversity. The project was funded by the European Union through GBIF to mobilize freshwater snails information housed at Zoological collection of the National Museums of Kenya and literature.Taxonomic Coverages
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Gastropodarank: class
Geographic Coverages
The freshwater snails were collected from various localities in Kenya and other African countries.
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Charles Langeoriginator
position: Deputy Director EP & RC, NEMA
National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA)
Nairobi
KE
email: clange@nema.go.ke
homepage: https://www.nema.go.ke/
Lawrence Monda
originator
position: ICT Manager, NMK
National Museums of Kenya (NMK)
Museum Hill Road
Nairobi
40658
Nairobi
KE
email: lmonda@museums.or.ke
homepage: http://www.museums.or.ke
Wilson Busienei
originator
position: Principal Research Officer
National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA)
Nairobi
67839
KE
email: wbusienei@nema.go.ke
homepage: https://www.nema.go.ke/
Charles Lange
metadata author
position: Deputy Director EP & RC, NEMA
National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA)
Nairobi
KE
email: clange@nema.go.ke
homepage: https://www.nema.go.ke/
Lawrence Monda
publisher
position: ICT Manager
National Museums of Kenya
40658
Nairobi
00100
Nairobi
KE
email: lmonda@museums.or.ke
homepage: http://www.museums.or.ke
Esther Mwangi
processor
position: Research Scientist
National Museums of Kenya
Box 40658
Nairobi
00100
Nairobi
KE
email: ewmwangi@museums.or.ke
homepage: http://www.museums.or.ke
Charles Lange
administrative point of contact
position: Deputy Director Environmental Planning and Research
National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA)
Nairobi
67839
KE
email: clange@nema.go.ke
homepage: https://www.nema.go.ke/