American water shrew vs Flag Iris
Sorex palustris compared with Iris pseudacorus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American water shrew | Flag Iris |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Mantodea (Mantodea) |
| Family | Soricidae | Eremiaphilidae |
| Genus | Sorex | Iris |
| Species | Sorex palustris | Iris pseudacorus |
Evolutionary Relationship
American water shrew and Flag Iris share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American water shrew
LC — Least ConcernFlag Iris
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American water shrew | Flag Iris |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Flag Iris
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).
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.
Flag Iris
No description available.
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