Eurasian Least Shrew vs

Sorex minutissimus compared with Lepra multipuncta

Key Differences

  • Eurasian Least Shrew is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Eurasian Least Shrew
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family Soricidae Pertusariaceae
Genus Sorex Lepra
Species Sorex minutissimus Lepra multipuncta

Conservation Status

Eurasian Least Shrew

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Eurasian Least Shrew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eurasian Least Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Eurasian Least Shrew

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Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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