Formosan Cypress vs Perija Small-eared Shrew

Chamaecyparis formosensis compared with Cryptotis perijensis

Key Differences

• Formosan Cypress is Endangered while Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Formosan Cypress	Perija Small-eared Shrew
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cupressaceae	Soricidae
Genus	Chamaecyparis	Cryptotis
Species	Chamaecyparis formosensis	Cryptotis perijensis

Conservation Status

Formosan Cypress

EN — Endangered

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Formosan Cypress	Perija Small-eared Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Formosan Cypress

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Perija Small-eared Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.