Alpenspitzmaus vs Nerz

Sorex alpinus compared with Mustela lutreola

Key Differences

• Alpenspitzmaus is Near Threatened while Nerz is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpenspitzmaus	Nerz
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Soricidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Sorex	Mustela
Species	Sorex alpinus	Mustela lutreola

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpenspitzmaus and Nerz share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Alpenspitzmaus

NT — Near Threatened

Nerz

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpenspitzmaus	Nerz
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.

Nerz

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇺🇦 Ukraine