Assam Mole Shrew vs Bastard Cedar

Anourosorex assamensis compared with Calocedrus decurrens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Assam Mole Shrew Bastard Cedar
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family Soricidae Cupressaceae
Genus Anourosorex Calocedrus
Species Anourosorex assamensis Calocedrus decurrens

Conservation Status

Assam Mole Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Bastard Cedar

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Assam Mole Shrew Bastard Cedar
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Assam Mole Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bastard Cedar

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Brazil).

Assam Mole Shrew

The Assam Mole Shrew (Anourosorex assamensis) is a species in the genus Anourosorex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bastard Cedar

The Bastard Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is a species in the genus Calocedrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

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