Zwergspitzmaus vs Mindanao-Bergwaldmaus

Sorex minutus compared with Apomys insignis

Key Differences

• Zwergspitzmaus is Vulnerable while Mindanao-Bergwaldmaus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Zwergspitzmaus	Mindanao-Bergwaldmaus
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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Sorex	Apomys
Species	Sorex minutus	Apomys insignis

Evolutionary Relationship

Zwergspitzmaus and Mindanao-Bergwaldmaus share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Zwergspitzmaus

VU — Vulnerable

Mindanao-Bergwaldmaus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Zwergspitzmaus	Mindanao-Bergwaldmaus
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.

Mindanao-Bergwaldmaus

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.