American pygmy shrew vs

Sorex hoyi compared with Staphylococcus saprophyticus

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 saprophyticus

Conservation Status

American pygmy shrew

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American pygmy shrew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

American pygmy shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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 saprophyticus is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus recognized as a common cause of urinary tract infections in young women. It forms characteristic clusters of cells and inhabits human and animal skin, mucous membranes, and the periurethral area. This opportunistic pathogen is commensal under normal conditions but can colonize the urinary tract.

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