Perija Small-eared Shrew vs

Cryptotis perijensis compared with Trichia contorta

Key Differences

• Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Perija Small-eared Shrew
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Protozoa (protozoa)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mycetozoa
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Trichiales (Trichiales)
Family	Soricidae	Trichiaceae
Genus	Cryptotis	Trichia
Species	Cryptotis perijensis	Trichia contorta

Conservation Status

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Perija Small-eared Shrew
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.

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Trichia contorta is a myxomycete producing clusters of small, cylindrical to pear-shaped sporangia on decaying wood, often in early succession on freshly fallen logs. It is distinguished by its twisted elaters, which are hygroscopic coiled threads within the sporangium that assist in spore dispersal. This species is found across temperate and boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere.