American pygmy shrew vs Bay Polypore
Sorex hoyi compared with Picipes badius
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American pygmy shrew | Bay Polypore |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Polyporales (Polyporales) |
| Family | Soricidae | Polyporaceae |
| Genus | Sorex | Picipes |
| Species | Sorex hoyi | Picipes badius |
Conservation Status
American pygmy shrew
LC — Least ConcernBay Polypore
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American pygmy shrew | Bay Polypore |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Bay Polypore
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark, Sweden, and 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.
Bay Polypore
The Bay Polypore (Picipes badius) is a species in the genus Picipes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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