American water shrew vs Candy Cap
Sorex palustris compared with Lactarius rubidus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American water shrew | Candy Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Russulales (Russulales) |
| Family | Soricidae | Russulaceae |
| Genus | Sorex | Lactarius |
| Species | Sorex palustris | Lactarius rubidus |
Conservation Status
American water shrew
LC — Least ConcernCandy Cap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American water shrew | Candy Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American water shrew
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Range
Found in United States.
Candy Cap
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
American water shrew
The American water shrew (Sorex palustris) 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.
Candy Cap
The Candy Cap (Lactarius rubidus) is a species in the genus Lactarius. 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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