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Fauna: Banana Slug Banana Slug Ariolimax columbiana The Banana Slug is one of the largest slugs in the world. Individual specimens have been measured at ten inches in length. The individual picture above was photographed in the Hoh Rain Forest at Olympic National Park, in Washington State. During a short hike through the rain forest I saw dozens of these slugs festooned on the lush vegetation; it seemed as if they were everywhere, and if you weren't careful it was easy to step on them. Banana Slugs are found in the Pacific Northwest, and their range extends well into California. Odd fact: the University of California at Santa Cruz has adopted the banana slug as the mascot for its sports teams.