Zwergspitzmaus vs Variable Darner

Sorex minutus compared with Aeshna interrupta

Key Differences

• Zwergspitzmaus is Vulnerable while Variable Darner is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Zwergspitzmaus	Variable Darner
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Insecta (Insekten)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Odonata (Libellen)
Family	Soricidae	Aeshnidae
Genus	Sorex	Aeshna
Species	Sorex minutus	Aeshna interrupta

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Zwergspitzmaus

VU — Vulnerable

Variable Darner

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Zwergspitzmaus	Variable Darner
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.

Variable Darner

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in 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.