American water shrew vs Pygmy Pine
Sorex palustris compared with Lepidothamnus laxifolius
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American water shrew | Pygmy Pine |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Coniferophyta (Conifers) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Pinopsida (Conifers) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Pinales (Pines & Allies) |
| Family | Soricidae | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus | Sorex | Lepidothamnus |
| Species | Sorex palustris | Lepidothamnus laxifolius |
Conservation Status
American water shrew
LC — Least ConcernPygmy Pine
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American water shrew | Pygmy Pine |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Pygmy Pine
Habitat
Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
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.
Pygmy Pine
No description available.
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