Zwergspitzmaus vs Java Flying Frog

Sorex minutus compared with Rhacophorus margaritifer

Key Differences

• Zwergspitzmaus is Vulnerable while Java Flying Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Zwergspitzmaus	Java Flying Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Froschlurche)
Family	Soricidae	Rhacophoridae
Genus	Sorex	Rhacophorus
Species	Sorex minutus	Rhacophorus margaritifer

Evolutionary Relationship

Zwergspitzmaus and Java Flying Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Zwergspitzmaus

VU — Vulnerable

Java Flying Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Zwergspitzmaus	Java Flying Frog
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.

Java Flying Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.