Algerian Spreadwing vs Alpine Shrew

Lestes numidicus compared with Sorex alpinus

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Alpine Shrew is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Alpine Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Lestidae	Soricidae
Genus	Lestes	Sorex
Species	Lestes numidicus	Sorex alpinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Spreadwing and Alpine Shrew share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Alpine Shrew

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	Alpine Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Alpine Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Algerian Spreadwing

The Algerian Spreadwing (Lestes numidicus) is a species in the genus Lestes. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Alpine Shrew

The Alpine Shrew (Sorex alpinus) is a species in the genus Sorex. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Found in Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.