Genus Truncocolumella refers to a group of land snails that are widespread throughout many parts of the world. These snails are known for their unique features, such as a truncated (shortened) columella - the central column within a snail's shell. Although there are no exact synonyms for Truncocolumella, the term can be described in various ways. For instance, these snails belong to the family Bulimulidae, meaning that they are commonly called "bulimulid snails". Furthermore, Truncocolumella is a subgenus of the genus Bostryx, making them "Bostryx truncocolumella" snails. In addition, some sources may refer to them as "short columella" or "short column" snails due to their distinct structure.