Inquisitive Shrew Mole vs Ward's Trogon

Uropsilus investigator compared with Harpactes wardi

Key Differences

• Inquisitive Shrew Mole is Data Deficient while Ward's Trogon is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Inquisitive Shrew Mole	Ward's Trogon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Trogoniformes (Trogoniformes)
Family	Talpidae	Trogonidae
Genus	Uropsilus	Harpactes
Species	Uropsilus investigator	Harpactes wardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Inquisitive Shrew Mole and Ward's Trogon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

DD — Data Deficient

Ward's Trogon

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Inquisitive Shrew Mole	Ward's Trogon
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Inquisitive Shrew Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ward's Trogon

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.