Algerian Iris vs Flat-skulled Shrew

Iris unguicularis compared with Sorex roboratus

Key Differences

• Algerian Iris is Not Evaluated while Flat-skulled Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Iris	Flat-skulled Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Soricidae
Genus	Iris	Sorex
Species	Iris unguicularis	Sorex roboratus

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Iris and Flat-skulled Shrew share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Algerian Iris

NE — Not Evaluated

Flat-skulled Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Iris	Flat-skulled Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (5 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

Flat-skulled Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Algerian Iris

The Algerian Iris (Iris unguicularis) is a species in the genus Iris. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.