Perija Small-eared Shrew vs Surinam toad

Cryptotis perijensis compared with Pipa pipa

Key Differences

• Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient while Surinam toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Surinam toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Soricidae	Pipidae
Genus	Cryptotis	Pipa
Species	Cryptotis perijensis	Pipa pipa

Evolutionary Relationship

Perija Small-eared Shrew and Surinam toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Surinam toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Surinam toad
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.

Surinam toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Venezuela.