American pygmy shrew vs Apple Canker
Sorex hoyi compared with Neonectria ditissima
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American pygmy shrew | Apple Canker |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Hypocreales (Hypocreales) |
| Family | Soricidae | Nectriaceae |
| Genus | Sorex | Neonectria |
| Species | Sorex hoyi | Neonectria ditissima |
Conservation Status
American pygmy shrew
LC — Least ConcernApple Canker
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American pygmy shrew | Apple Canker |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Apple Canker
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).
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.
Apple Canker
The Apple Canker (Neonectria ditissima) is a species in the genus Neonectria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
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