American water shrew vs Rancid Greyling
Sorex palustris compared with Tephrocybe rancida
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American water shrew | Rancid Greyling |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Soricidae | Lyophyllaceae |
| Genus | Sorex | Tephrocybe |
| Species | Sorex palustris | Tephrocybe rancida |
Conservation Status
American water shrew
LC — Least ConcernRancid Greyling
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American water shrew | Rancid Greyling |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Rancid Greyling
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Range
Distributed across Denmark and Norway.
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.
Rancid Greyling
No description available.
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