American pygmy shrew vs
Sorex hoyi compared with Staphylococcus hominis
Key Differences
- American pygmy shrew is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American pygmy shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Firmicutes (Firmicutes) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Bacilli (Bacilli) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Staphylococcales |
| Family | Soricidae | Staphylococcaceae |
| Genus | Sorex | Staphylococcus |
| Species | Sorex hoyi | Staphylococcus hominis |
Conservation Status
American pygmy shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American pygmy shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
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.
Staphylococcus hominis is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus that forms a significant part of the normal human skin microbiome. It is commonly found in areas with abundant sweat glands including the axillae, feet, and groin. This commensal bacterium decomposes skin lipids and occasionally causes opportunistic infections in vulnerable patients.
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