Medellín Small-eared Shrew vs Variable Akodont

Cryptotis medellinia compared with Akodon varius

Key Differences

• Medellín Small-eared Shrew is Least Concern while Variable Akodont is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Medellín Small-eared Shrew	Variable Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Soricidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Cryptotis	Akodon
Species	Cryptotis medellinia	Akodon varius

Evolutionary Relationship

Medellín Small-eared Shrew and Variable Akodont share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Medellín Small-eared Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Variable Akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Medellín Small-eared Shrew	Variable Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Medellín Small-eared Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Variable Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.