Eurasian pygmy shrew vs Variable-backed Frog

Sorex minutus compared with Pulchrana signata

Key Differences

• Eurasian pygmy shrew is Vulnerable while Variable-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian pygmy shrew	Variable-backed Frog
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	Ranidae
Genus	Sorex	Pulchrana
Species	Sorex minutus	Pulchrana signata

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian pygmy shrew and Variable-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eurasian pygmy shrew

VU — Vulnerable

Variable-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian pygmy shrew	Variable-backed Frog
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.

Variable-backed Frog

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.