American pygmy shrew vs Ant Frog
Sorex hoyi compared with Microhyla ornata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American pygmy shrew | Ant Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Soricidae | Microhylidae |
| Genus | Sorex | Microhyla |
| Species | Sorex hoyi | Microhyla ornata |
Evolutionary Relationship
American pygmy shrew and Ant Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
American pygmy shrew
LC — Least ConcernAnt Frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American pygmy shrew | Ant Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American pygmy shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Ant Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
American pygmy shrew
The American pygmy shrew (Sorex hoyi) 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.
Ant Frog
The Ant Frog (Microhyla ornata) is a species in the genus Microhyla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
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