Eurasian pygmy shrew vs Iberian Mole

Sorex minutus compared with Talpa occidentalis

Key Differences

• Eurasian pygmy shrew is Vulnerable while Iberian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian pygmy shrew	Iberian 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	Sorex	Talpa
Species	Sorex minutus	Talpa occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian pygmy shrew and Iberian Mole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Soricomorpha. (Soricomorpha)

Conservation Status

Eurasian pygmy shrew

VU — Vulnerable

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian pygmy shrew	Iberian Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eurasian pygmy shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Iberian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Eurasian pygmy shrew

Eurasian pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.