Arrow-head tree snail vs Caucasian Mole

Partula sagitta compared with Talpa caucasica

Key Differences

• Arrow-head tree snail is Extinct while Caucasian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arrow-head tree snail	Caucasian Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Mollusca (Mollusks)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Partulidae	Talpidae
Genus	Partula	Talpa
Species	Partula sagitta	Talpa caucasica

Evolutionary Relationship

Arrow-head tree snail and Caucasian Mole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Arrow-head tree snail

EX — Extinct

Caucasian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arrow-head tree snail	Caucasian Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arrow-head tree snail

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Caucasian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Arrow-head tree snail

The Arrow-head tree snail, Partula sagitta, is a species. It is currently assessed as extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Caucasian Mole

The Caucasian Mole (Talpa caucasica) is a species in the genus Talpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.