diff --git a/ibis/backends/tests/test_dbapi.py b/ibis/backends/tests/test_dbapi.py
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+++ b/ibis/backends/tests/test_dbapi.py
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+from __future__ import annotations
+
+
+def test_from_connection(con):
+    new_con = type(con).from_connection(con.con)
+    assert {"astronauts", "batting", "diamonds"} <= set(new_con.list_tables())