American pygmy shrew vs bed bug
Sorex hoyi compared with Cimex lectularius
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American pygmy shrew | bed bug |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) |
| Family | Soricidae | Cimicidae |
| Genus | Sorex | Cimex |
| Species | Sorex hoyi | Cimex lectularius |
Evolutionary Relationship
American pygmy shrew and bed bug share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American pygmy shrew
LC — Least Concernbed bug
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American pygmy shrew | bed bug |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
bed bug
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, 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.
bed bug
The Bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is a species in the genus Cimex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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