Eurasian lynx vs Laxmann's Shrew

Lynx lynx compared with Sorex caecutiens

Key Differences

• Eurasian lynx is Endangered while Laxmann's Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian lynx	Laxmann's Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (животные)	Animalia (животные)
Phylum same	Chordata (хордовые)	Chordata (хордовые)
Class same	Mammalia (млекопитающие)	Mammalia (млекопитающие)
Order	Carnivora (хищные)	Soricomorpha (землеройкообразные)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Soricidae
Genus	Lynx	Sorex
Species	Lynx lynx	Sorex caecutiens

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian lynx and Laxmann's Shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (млекопитающие)

Conservation Status

Eurasian lynx

EN — Endangered

Laxmann's Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian lynx	Laxmann's Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eurasian lynx

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Laxmann's Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden