Zwergspitzmaus vs Springtail

Sorex minutus compared with Entomobrya marginata

Key Differences

• Zwergspitzmaus is Vulnerable while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Zwergspitzmaus	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Collembola (Springschwänze)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Soricidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Sorex	Entomobrya
Species	Sorex minutus	Entomobrya marginata

Evolutionary Relationship

Zwergspitzmaus and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Zwergspitzmaus

VU — Vulnerable

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Zwergspitzmaus	Springtail
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.

Springtail

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden