Deckens Hufeisennase vs Zwergspitzmaus

Rhinolophus deckenii compared with Sorex minutus

Key Differences

• Deckens Hufeisennase is Near Threatened while Zwergspitzmaus is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Deckens Hufeisennase	Zwergspitzmaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Chiroptera (Fledertiere)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Rhinolophidae	Soricidae
Genus	Rhinolophus	Sorex
Species	Rhinolophus deckenii	Sorex minutus

Evolutionary Relationship

Deckens Hufeisennase and Zwergspitzmaus share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Deckens Hufeisennase

NT — Near Threatened

Zwergspitzmaus

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Deckens Hufeisennase	Zwergspitzmaus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Deckens Hufeisennase

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Zwergspitzmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Zwergspitzmaus

Eurasian pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.