Geyer’s Whorl Snail vs marsh whorl snail

Vertigo geyeri compared with Vertigo antivertigo

Key Differences

• Geyer’s Whorl Snail is Vulnerable while marsh whorl snail is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Geyer’s Whorl Snail	marsh whorl snail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Mollusca (moluscos)	Mollusca (moluscos)
Class same	Gastropoda (gastrópodos)	Gastropoda (gastrópodos)
Order same	Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)	Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family same	Vertiginidae	Vertiginidae
Genus same	Vertigo	Vertigo
Species	Vertigo geyeri	Vertigo antivertigo

Evolutionary Relationship

Geyer’s Whorl Snail and marsh whorl snail share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Vertigo.

Conservation Status

Geyer’s Whorl Snail

VU — Vulnerable

marsh whorl snail

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Geyer’s Whorl Snail	marsh whorl snail
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Geyer’s Whorl Snail

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

marsh whorl snail

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden