Alpenspitzmaus vs

Sorex alpinus compared with Elaphomyces maculatus

Key Differences

• Alpenspitzmaus is Near Threatened while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpenspitzmaus
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Eurotiales (Eurotiales)
Family	Soricidae	Elaphomycetaceae
Genus	Sorex	Elaphomyces
Species	Sorex alpinus	Elaphomyces maculatus

Conservation Status

Alpenspitzmaus

NT — Near Threatened

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpenspitzmaus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpenspitzmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Alpenspitzmaus

The Alpine Shrew (Sorex alpinus) is a species in the genus Sorex. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Found in Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.