Apennine Shrew vs Bird flea
Sorex samniticus compared with Ceratophyllus zhovtyi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Apennine Shrew | Bird flea |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera) |
| Family | Soricidae | Ceratophyllidae |
| Genus | Sorex | Ceratophyllus |
| Species | Sorex samniticus | Ceratophyllus zhovtyi |
Evolutionary Relationship
Apennine Shrew and Bird flea share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Apennine Shrew
LC — Least ConcernBird flea
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Apennine Shrew | Bird flea |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Apennine Shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Bird flea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Apennine Shrew
The Apennine Shrew (Sorex samniticus) 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.
Bird flea
The Bird flea (Ceratophyllus zhovtyi) is a species in the genus Ceratophyllus. 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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