Perija Small-eared Shrew vs Willow-leaf Podocarp

Cryptotis perijensis compared with Podocarpus salignus

Key Differences

• Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient while Willow-leaf Podocarp is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Willow-leaf Podocarp
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Soricidae	Podocarpaceae
Genus	Cryptotis	Podocarpus
Species	Cryptotis perijensis	Podocarpus salignus

Conservation Status

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Willow-leaf Podocarp

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Perija Small-eared Shrew	Willow-leaf Podocarp
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.

Willow-leaf Podocarp

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Ireland. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.