American pygmy shrew vs Blue-flanked Treefrog
Sorex hoyi compared with Boana calcarata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American pygmy shrew | Blue-flanked Treefrog |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Hylidae |
| Genus | Sorex | Boana |
| Species | Sorex hoyi | Boana calcarata |
Evolutionary Relationship
American pygmy shrew and Blue-flanked Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
American pygmy shrew
LC — Least ConcernBlue-flanked Treefrog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American pygmy shrew | Blue-flanked Treefrog |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Blue-flanked Treefrog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Venezuela.
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.
Blue-flanked Treefrog
The Blue Flanked Treefrog (Boana calcarata) is a species in the genus Boana. 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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