Canarian Shrew vs Caucasian Mole

Crocidura canariensis compared with Talpa caucasica

Key Differences

• Canarian Shrew is Endangered while Caucasian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canarian Shrew	Caucasian Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Soricidae	Talpidae
Genus	Crocidura	Talpa
Species	Crocidura canariensis	Talpa caucasica

Evolutionary Relationship

Canarian Shrew and Caucasian Mole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Soricomorpha. (Soricomorpha)

Conservation Status

Canarian Shrew

EN — Endangered

Caucasian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canarian Shrew	Caucasian Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canarian Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Caucasian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Canarian Shrew

The Canarian Shrew (Crocidura canariensis) is a species in the genus Crocidura. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Caucasian Mole

The Caucasian Mole (Talpa caucasica) is a species in the genus Talpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.