American pygmy shrew vs Marsh Snipe Fly
Sorex hoyi compared with Rhagio tringaria
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American pygmy shrew | Marsh Snipe Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Soricidae | Rhagionidae |
| Genus | Sorex | Rhagio |
| Species | Sorex hoyi | Rhagio tringaria |
Evolutionary Relationship
American pygmy shrew and Marsh Snipe Fly share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American pygmy shrew
LC — Least ConcernMarsh Snipe Fly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American pygmy shrew | Marsh Snipe Fly |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Marsh Snipe Fly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, 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.
Marsh Snipe Fly
No description available.
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