Zwergspitzmaus vs Liechtenstein s Pine Vole

Sorex minutus compared with Microtus liechtensteini

Key Differences

• Zwergspitzmaus is Vulnerable while Liechtenstein s Pine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Zwergspitzmaus	Liechtenstein s Pine Vole
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	Microtus
Species	Sorex minutus	Microtus liechtensteini

Evolutionary Relationship

Zwergspitzmaus and Liechtenstein s Pine Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Zwergspitzmaus

VU — Vulnerable

Liechtenstein s Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Zwergspitzmaus	Liechtenstein s Pine Vole
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.

Liechtenstein s Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.