Zwergspitzmaus vs Holly Leaf Split

Sorex minutus compared with Lophodermium neesii

Key Differences

• Zwergspitzmaus is Vulnerable while Holly Leaf Split is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Zwergspitzmaus	Holly Leaf Split
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Rhytismatales (Runzelschorfartige)
Family	Soricidae	Rhytismataceae
Genus	Sorex	Lophodermium
Species	Sorex minutus	Lophodermium neesii

Conservation Status

Zwergspitzmaus

VU — Vulnerable

Holly Leaf Split

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Zwergspitzmaus	Holly Leaf Split
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.

Holly Leaf Split

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.