Arizona Shrew vs Blow fly
Sorex arizonae compared with Lucilia caesar
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arizona Shrew | Blow fly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Soricidae | Calliphoridae |
| Genus | Sorex | Lucilia |
| Species | Sorex arizonae | Lucilia caesar |
Evolutionary Relationship
Arizona Shrew and Blow fly share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Arizona Shrew
LC — Least ConcernBlow fly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arizona Shrew | Blow fly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arizona Shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blow fly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Arizona Shrew
The Arizona Shrew, Sorex arizonae, is a species. It is currently assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blow fly
The Blow fly (Lucilia caesar) is a species in the genus Lucilia. 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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