Assam Mole Shrew vs Tall Thyme-Moss

Anourosorex assamensis compared with Plagiomnium elatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Assam Mole Shrew Tall Thyme-Moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bryophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Bryales (Bryales)
Family Soricidae Mniaceae
Genus Anourosorex Plagiomnium
Species Anourosorex assamensis Plagiomnium elatum

Conservation Status

Assam Mole Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Tall Thyme-Moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Assam Mole Shrew Tall Thyme-Moss
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Assam Mole Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tall Thyme-Moss

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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.

Tall Thyme-Moss

No description available.

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