Pohnpei tree snail vs Polynesian Tree Snail

Partula emersoni compared with Partula dolorosa

Key Differences

• Pohnpei tree snail is Critically Endangered while Polynesian Tree Snail is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pohnpei tree snail	Polynesian Tree Snail
Kingdom same	Animalia (hayvan)	Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum same	Mollusca (Yumuşakçalar)	Mollusca (Yumuşakçalar)
Class same	Gastropoda (Karından bacaklılar)	Gastropoda (Karından bacaklılar)
Order same	Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)	Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)
Family same	Partulidae	Partulidae
Genus same	Partula	Partula
Species	Partula emersoni	Partula dolorosa

Evolutionary Relationship

Pohnpei tree snail and Polynesian Tree Snail share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Partula.

Conservation Status

Pohnpei tree snail

CR — Critically Endangered

Polynesian Tree Snail

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pohnpei tree snail	Polynesian Tree Snail
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pohnpei tree snail

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Critically 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.