alpine sedge vs Flat-skulled Shrew
Carex media compared with Sorex roboratus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine sedge | Flat-skulled Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Cyperaceae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Carex | Sorex |
| Species | Carex media | Sorex roboratus |
Conservation Status
alpine sedge
LC — Least ConcernFlat-skulled Shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine sedge | Flat-skulled Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
alpine sedge
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Flat-skulled Shrew
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
alpine sedge
The Alpine sedge (Carex media) is a species in the genus Carex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes. Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Flat-skulled Shrew
No description available.
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