American pygmy shrew vs Turnip flea beetle
Sorex hoyi compared with Phyllotreta undulata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American pygmy shrew | Turnip flea beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Soricidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Genus | Sorex | Phyllotreta |
| Species | Sorex hoyi | Phyllotreta undulata |
Evolutionary Relationship
American pygmy shrew and Turnip flea beetle share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American pygmy shrew
LC — Least ConcernTurnip flea beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American pygmy shrew | Turnip flea beetle |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Turnip flea beetle
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.
Turnip flea beetle
No description available.
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