Eastern Mole Vole vs Zwergspitzmaus

Ellobius tancrei compared with Sorex minutus

Key Differences

• Eastern Mole Vole is Least Concern while Zwergspitzmaus is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eastern Mole Vole	Zwergspitzmaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Soricidae
Genus	Ellobius	Sorex
Species	Ellobius tancrei	Sorex minutus

Evolutionary Relationship

Eastern Mole Vole and Zwergspitzmaus share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Eastern Mole Vole

LC — Least Concern

Zwergspitzmaus

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eastern Mole Vole	Zwergspitzmaus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eastern Mole Vole

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.