Common shrew vs Eastern shrew
Both belong to the genus Sorex, so they are close relatives.
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What is the difference between a common shrew and a eastern shrew?
Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.
- Both belong to the genus Sorex, so they are close relatives.
Side by side
| Common shrew | Eastern shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Sorex araneus | Sorex fontinalis |
| Family | Soricidae | Soricidae |
| Order | Eulipotyphla | Eulipotyphla |
| Weight | 8.2 g – 10 g | Not recorded |
| Length | 5.5 cm – 8.2 cm | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 2 years | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Least Concern | Not recorded |
| Countries recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |
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