Dusky arion vs Loche d'Espadán

Arion subfuscus compared with Arion luisae

Key Differences

• Dusky arion is Data Deficient while Loche d'Espadán is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky arion	Loche d'Espadán
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Mollusca (mollusques)	Mollusca (mollusques)
Class same	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)
Order same	Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)	Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family same	Arionidae	Arionidae
Genus same	Arion	Arion
Species	Arion subfuscus	Arion luisae

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky arion and Loche d'Espadán share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Arion.

Conservation Status

Dusky arion

DD — Data Deficient

Loche d'Espadán

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky arion	Loche d'Espadán
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky arion

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Loche d'Espadán

Habitat

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