American pygmy shrew vs Brick Cap
Sorex hoyi compared with Hypholoma lateritium
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American pygmy shrew | Brick Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Soricidae | Strophariaceae |
| Genus | Sorex | Hypholoma |
| Species | Sorex hoyi | Hypholoma lateritium |
Conservation Status
American pygmy shrew
LC — Least ConcernBrick Cap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American pygmy shrew | Brick Cap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Brick Cap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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.
Brick Cap
The Brick Cap (Hypholoma lateritium) is a species in the genus Hypholoma. 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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