Arrow-head tree snail vs Laxmann's Shrew

Partula sagitta compared with Sorex caecutiens

Key Differences

  • Arrow-head tree snail is Extinct while Laxmann's Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arrow-head tree snail Laxmann's Shrew
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Mollusca (Mollusks) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Gastropoda (Gastropoda) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora) Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family Partulidae Soricidae
Genus Partula Sorex
Species Partula sagitta Sorex caecutiens

Evolutionary Relationship

Arrow-head tree snail and Laxmann's Shrew share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Arrow-head tree snail

EX — Extinct

Laxmann's Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arrow-head tree snail Laxmann's Shrew
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.

Laxmann's Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

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.

Laxmann's Shrew

No description available.

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