Laxmann's Shrew vs undulate ray

Sorex caecutiens compared with Raja undulata

Key Differences

• Laxmann's Shrew is Least Concern while undulate ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Laxmann's Shrew	undulate ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class	Mammalia (哺乳類)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Soricomorpha (トガリネズミ目)	Rajiformes (ガンギエイ目)
Family	Soricidae	Rajidae
Genus	Sorex	Raja
Species	Sorex caecutiens	Raja undulata

Evolutionary Relationship

Laxmann's Shrew and undulate ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索動物)

Conservation Status

Laxmann's Shrew

LC — Least Concern

undulate ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Laxmann's Shrew	undulate ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Laxmann's Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

undulate ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Belgium. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.