Ochralea

Ochralea refers to a rarely used taxonomic term describing a group of land snails within the family Achatinidae. Specifically, it was once considered a subgenus or section within the Achatina genus. These snails are characterized by their elongate, conical shells and are typically found in regions of Africa.

The classification of Ochralea has been subject to revisions over time as taxonomic understanding has evolved. Modern taxonomic databases may not recognize Ochralea as a valid or distinct subgenus or section, with species formerly placed within it often being reclassified under other existing genera or within Achatina directly. The term is therefore primarily of historical interest in conchology and malacology.

The precise distinguishing morphological features that historically defined Ochralea versus other Achatina groups are not uniformly agreed upon in available literature, contributing to its ambiguous and evolving taxonomic status.