Madras Treeshrew vs Pear-tree Pigmy

Anathana ellioti compared with Stigmella pyri

Key Differences

• Madras Treeshrew is Least Concern while Pear-tree Pigmy is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madras Treeshrew	Pear-tree Pigmy
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Scandentia (Scandentia)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Tupaiidae	Nepticulidae
Genus	Anathana	Stigmella
Species	Anathana ellioti	Stigmella pyri

Evolutionary Relationship

Madras Treeshrew and Pear-tree Pigmy share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Madras Treeshrew

LC — Least Concern

Pear-tree Pigmy

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Madras Treeshrew	Pear-tree Pigmy
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madras Treeshrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pear-tree Pigmy

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.