Zwergspitzmaus vs Rough-sided Frog

Sorex minutus compared with Pulchrana glandulosa

Key Differences

• Zwergspitzmaus is Vulnerable while Rough-sided Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Zwergspitzmaus	Rough-sided Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Froschlurche)
Family	Soricidae	Ranidae
Genus	Sorex	Pulchrana
Species	Sorex minutus	Pulchrana glandulosa

Evolutionary Relationship

Zwergspitzmaus and Rough-sided Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Zwergspitzmaus

VU — Vulnerable

Rough-sided Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Zwergspitzmaus	Rough-sided Frog
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.

Rough-sided Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.