Perija Small-eared Shrew vs pine vole

Cryptotis perijensis compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Perija Small-eared Shrew	pine vole
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	Microtus
Species	Cryptotis perijensis	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Perija Small-eared Shrew and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Perija Small-eared Shrew	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Perija Small-eared Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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