Alpine Shrew vs False Parasol

Sorex alpinus compared with Chlorophyllum molybdites

Key Differences

• Alpine Shrew is Near Threatened while False Parasol is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Shrew	False Parasol
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Soricidae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Sorex	Chlorophyllum
Species	Sorex alpinus	Chlorophyllum molybdites

Conservation Status

Alpine Shrew

NT — Near Threatened

False Parasol

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Shrew	False Parasol
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

False Parasol

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).

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.