[3] Their shells are narrow and pointed with 5-7 whorls and are white or light yellowish brown in color.

Bulimulus bonariensis is native to southeastern South America, including Uruguay, northeastern Argentina, southern Paraguay, and the Atlantic coastal forests of Brazil from Rio Grande do Sul at least as far north as Espírito Santo state.

[1] Bulimulus bonariensis has been introduced to the southeastern United States and is spreading rapidly.

[7] Like other successful invasive species, high reproductive capacity, a generalist diet, and release from co-evolved enemies have probably contributed to its spread.

[2][9] The following subspecies are recognised: The specific epithet bonariensis means 'from Buenos Aires, Argentina'.