Zwergspitzmaus vs Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Sorex minutus compared with Neusticomys peruviensis

Key Differences

• Zwergspitzmaus is Vulnerable while Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Zwergspitzmaus	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
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	Neusticomys
Species	Sorex minutus	Neusticomys peruviensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Zwergspitzmaus

VU — Vulnerable

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Zwergspitzmaus	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
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.

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

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.