Inquisitive Shrew Mole vs Springtail

Uropsilus investigator compared with Entomobrya marginata

Key Differences

• Inquisitive Shrew Mole is Data Deficient while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Inquisitive Shrew Mole	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Talpidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Uropsilus	Entomobrya
Species	Uropsilus investigator	Entomobrya marginata

Evolutionary Relationship

Inquisitive Shrew Mole and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

DD — Data Deficient

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Inquisitive Shrew Mole	Springtail
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Springtail

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).