Alpine currant vs American water shrew
Ribes alpinum compared with Sorex palustris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine currant | American water shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Saxifragales (Saxifragales) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Grossulariaceae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Ribes | Sorex |
| Species | Ribes alpinum | Sorex palustris |
Conservation Status
Alpine currant
LC — Least ConcernAmerican water shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine currant | American water shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine currant
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
American water shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Alpine currant
The Alpine currant (Ribes alpinum) is a species in the genus Ribes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
American water shrew
The American water shrew (Sorex palustris) is a species in the genus Sorex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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