Azorean predacious diving beetle vs Polynesian Tree Snail

Agabus godmanni compared with Partula navigatoria

Key Differences

• Azorean predacious diving beetle is Endangered while Polynesian Tree Snail is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Polynesian Tree Snail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family	Dytiscidae	Partulidae
Genus	Agabus	Partula
Species	Agabus godmanni	Partula navigatoria

Evolutionary Relationship

Azorean predacious diving beetle and Polynesian Tree Snail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Azorean predacious diving beetle

EN — Endangered

Polynesian Tree Snail

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Polynesian Tree Snail
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azorean predacious diving beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Polynesian Tree Snail

Habitat

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

Azorean predacious diving beetle

The Azorean predacious diving beetle (Agabus godmanni) is a species in the genus Agabus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.