Arizona Shrew vs

Sorex arizonae compared with Lysobacter gummosus

Key Differences

  • Arizona Shrew is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arizona Shrew
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales)
Family Soricidae Xanthomonadaceae
Genus Sorex Lysobacter
Species Sorex arizonae Lysobacter gummosus

Conservation Status

Arizona Shrew

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arizona Shrew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arizona Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

Lysobacter gummosus is a Gram-negative, gliding bacterium known for producing extracellular gummy polysaccharides that give colonies a characteristic sticky appearance. It inhabits aquatic and terrestrial environments including river sediments and soils. This chemoheterotroph feeds on organic matter and other microorganisms in its environment.

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