Inquisitive Shrew Mole vs Surprise Thorius

Uropsilus investigator compared with Thorius insperatus

Key Differences

• Inquisitive Shrew Mole is Data Deficient while Surprise Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Inquisitive Shrew Mole	Surprise Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Talpidae	Plethodontidae
Genus	Uropsilus	Thorius
Species	Uropsilus investigator	Thorius insperatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Inquisitive Shrew Mole and Surprise Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

DD — Data Deficient

Surprise Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Inquisitive Shrew Mole	Surprise Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Surprise Thorius

Habitat

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

Range

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