Alpine Shrew vs Hybrid Larch

Sorex alpinus compared with Larix marschlinsii

Key Differences

• Alpine Shrew is Near Threatened while Hybrid Larch is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Shrew	Hybrid Larch
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Soricidae	Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus	Sorex	Larix
Species	Sorex alpinus	Larix marschlinsii

Conservation Status

Alpine Shrew

NT — Near Threatened

Hybrid Larch

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Shrew	Hybrid Larch
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.

Hybrid Larch

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (11 countries).

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.