Zwergspitzmaus vs Guianan Neacomys

Sorex minutus compared with Neacomys guianae

Key Differences

• Zwergspitzmaus is Vulnerable while Guianan Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Zwergspitzmaus	Guianan Neacomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Soricidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Sorex	Neacomys
Species	Sorex minutus	Neacomys guianae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Zwergspitzmaus

VU — Vulnerable

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Zwergspitzmaus	Guianan Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Guianan Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.