Perija Small-eared Shrew vs Scarlet Elfcup

Cryptotis perijensis compared with Sarcoscypha austriaca

Key Differences

• Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient while Scarlet Elfcup is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Scarlet Elfcup
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family	Soricidae	Sarcoscyphaceae
Genus	Cryptotis	Sarcoscypha
Species	Cryptotis perijensis	Sarcoscypha austriaca

Conservation Status

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Scarlet Elfcup

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Scarlet Elfcup
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.

Scarlet Elfcup

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.