American water shrew vs Cherry-eye Sprite
Sorex palustris compared with Pseudagrion sublacteum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American water shrew | Cherry-eye Sprite |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Soricidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Genus | Sorex | Pseudagrion |
| Species | Sorex palustris | Pseudagrion sublacteum |
Evolutionary Relationship
American water shrew and Cherry-eye Sprite share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American water shrew
LC — Least ConcernCherry-eye Sprite
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American water shrew | Cherry-eye Sprite |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American water shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Cherry-eye Sprite
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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.
Cherry-eye Sprite
The Cherry-eye Sprite (Pseudagrion sublacteum) is a species in the genus Pseudagrion. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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