Eurasian pygmy shrew vs Mutable rainfrog

Sorex minutus compared with Pristimantis mutabilis

Key Differences

• Eurasian pygmy shrew is Vulnerable while Mutable rainfrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian pygmy shrew	Mutable rainfrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Soricidae	Craugastoridae
Genus	Sorex	Pristimantis
Species	Sorex minutus	Pristimantis mutabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian pygmy shrew and Mutable rainfrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eurasian pygmy shrew

VU — Vulnerable

Mutable rainfrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian pygmy shrew	Mutable rainfrog
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.

Mutable rainfrog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.