Alpenspitzmaus vs Lesser devilray

Sorex alpinus compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Alpenspitzmaus is Near Threatened while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpenspitzmaus	Lesser devilray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)
Family	Soricidae	Myliobatidae
Genus	Sorex	Mobula
Species	Sorex alpinus	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpenspitzmaus and Lesser devilray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Alpenspitzmaus

NT — Near Threatened

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpenspitzmaus	Lesser devilray
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.

Lesser devilray

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.