Assam Mole Shrew vs

Anourosorex assamensis compared with Staphylococcus hominis

Key Differences

  • Assam Mole Shrew is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Assam Mole Shrew
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Staphylococcales
Family Soricidae Staphylococcaceae
Genus Anourosorex Staphylococcus
Species Anourosorex assamensis Staphylococcus hominis

Conservation Status

Assam Mole Shrew

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Assam Mole Shrew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Assam Mole Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

Staphylococcus hominis is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus that forms a significant part of the normal human skin microbiome. It is commonly found in areas with abundant sweat glands including the axillae, feet, and groin. This commensal bacterium decomposes skin lipids and occasionally causes opportunistic infections in vulnerable patients.

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