Partula guamensis explained

Partula guamensis was a species of air-breathing tropical land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Partulidae.^[1] It was endemic to the island of Pohnpei in Micronesia, where it was once widespread, however, no live individuals have been seen since 1936. The species was officially listed as extinct by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in June 2024.^[2]

Distribution

This species was endemic to the island of Pohnpei (Federated States of Micronesia).

References

• Gerlach J. (2016). Icons of evolution: Pacific Island tree-snails of the family Partulidae. Phelsuma Press.

Notes and References

1. Bouchet, P. (2016). Partula guamensis (L. Pfeiffer, 1846). In: MolluscaBase (2016). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=888506 on 2017-02-08
2. O'Foighil, D. . Gerlach, J. . 2024 . Partula guamensis . e.T16289A112361961 . 29 June 2024.