Feuer Salamander vs Flat-skulled Shrew

Salamandra salamandra compared with Sorex roboratus

Key Differences

• Feuer Salamander is Vulnerable while Flat-skulled Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Feuer Salamander	Flat-skulled Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Caudata (Schwanzlurche)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Salamandridae	Soricidae
Genus	Salamandra	Sorex
Species	Salamandra salamandra	Sorex roboratus

Evolutionary Relationship

Feuer Salamander and Flat-skulled Shrew share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Feuer Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Flat-skulled Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Feuer Salamander	Flat-skulled Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Feuer Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Flat-skulled Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Feuer Salamander

Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) 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.