Perija Small-eared Shrew vs Smooth Map Lichen

Cryptotis perijensis compared with Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Key Differences

• Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient while Smooth Map Lichen is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Smooth Map Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Soricidae	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Cryptotis	Rhizocarpon
Species	Cryptotis perijensis	Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Conservation Status

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Smooth Map Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Smooth Map Lichen
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.

Smooth Map Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

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