Zwergspitzmaus vs Gartenspitzmaus

Sorex minutus compared with Crocidura suaveolens

Key Differences

• Zwergspitzmaus is Vulnerable while Gartenspitzmaus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Zwergspitzmaus	Gartenspitzmaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family same	Soricidae	Soricidae
Genus	Sorex	Crocidura
Species	Sorex minutus	Crocidura suaveolens

Evolutionary Relationship

Zwergspitzmaus and Gartenspitzmaus share a common ancestor at the Family level: Soricidae.

Conservation Status

Zwergspitzmaus

VU — Vulnerable

Gartenspitzmaus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Zwergspitzmaus	Gartenspitzmaus
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.

Gartenspitzmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (9 countries).

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia