vs Golden-rumped elephant shrew
Arcyria major compared with Rhynchocyon chrysopygus
Key Differences
- is Not Evaluated while Golden-rumped elephant shrew is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Golden-rumped elephant shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Protozoa (protozoa) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Mycetozoa | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Trichiales (Trichiales) | Macroscelidea (Macroscelidea) |
| Family | Arcyriaceae | Macroscelididae |
| Genus | Arcyria | Rhynchocyon |
| Species | Arcyria major | Rhynchocyon chrysopygus |
Conservation Status
Golden-rumped elephant shrew
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Golden-rumped elephant shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).
Golden-rumped elephant shrew
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Arcyria major is a species in the genus Arcyria. Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Golden-rumped elephant shrew
No description available.
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