Zwergspitzmaus vs Mara

Sorex minutus compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Zwergspitzmaus is Vulnerable while Mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Zwergspitzmaus	Mara
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	Caviidae
Genus	Sorex	Dolichotis
Species	Sorex minutus	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Zwergspitzmaus

VU — Vulnerable

Mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Zwergspitzmaus	Mara
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.

Mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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 1 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium