Anderson s Shrew Mole vs Eurasian pygmy shrew

Uropsilus andersoni compared with Sorex minutus

Key Differences

• Anderson s Shrew Mole is Data Deficient while Eurasian pygmy shrew is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Anderson s Shrew Mole	Eurasian pygmy shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order same	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Talpidae	Soricidae
Genus	Uropsilus	Sorex
Species	Uropsilus andersoni	Sorex minutus

Evolutionary Relationship

Anderson s Shrew Mole and Eurasian pygmy shrew share a common ancestor at the Order level: Soricomorpha. (Soricomorpha)

Conservation Status

Anderson s Shrew Mole

DD — Data Deficient

Eurasian pygmy shrew

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Anderson s Shrew Mole	Eurasian pygmy shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Anderson s Shrew Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Eurasian pygmy shrew

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.

Anderson s Shrew Mole

The Anderson s Shrew Mole (Uropsilus andersoni) is a species in the genus Uropsilus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Eurasian pygmy shrew

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.