Canarian Shrew vs Springtail

Crocidura canariensis compared with Entomobrya marginata

Key Differences

• Canarian Shrew is Endangered while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canarian Shrew	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Soricidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Crocidura	Entomobrya
Species	Crocidura canariensis	Entomobrya marginata

Evolutionary Relationship

Canarian Shrew and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Canarian Shrew

EN — Endangered

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canarian Shrew	Springtail
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canarian Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Springtail

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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.