Blindmaulwurf vs Hausspitzmaus

Talpa caeca compared with Crocidura russula

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blindmaulwurf	Hausspitzmaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Talpidae	Soricidae
Genus	Talpa	Crocidura
Species	Talpa caeca	Crocidura russula

Evolutionary Relationship

Blindmaulwurf and Hausspitzmaus share a common ancestor at the Order level: Soricomorpha. (Soricomorpha)

Conservation Status

Blindmaulwurf

LC — Least Concern

Hausspitzmaus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blindmaulwurf	Hausspitzmaus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blindmaulwurf

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hausspitzmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries).

Blindmaulwurf

The Blind Mole (Talpa caeca) is a species in the genus Talpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.