Canarian Shrew vs Rotfuchs

Crocidura canariensis compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Canarian Shrew is Endangered while Rotfuchs is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canarian Shrew	Rotfuchs
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	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Crocidura	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Crocidura canariensis	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Canarian Shrew and Rotfuchs share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Canarian Shrew

EN — Endangered

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canarian Shrew	Rotfuchs
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canarian Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rotfuchs

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

Canarian Shrew

The Canarian Shrew (Crocidura canariensis) is a species in the genus Crocidura. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rotfuchs

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.