Balkan Clouded Yellow vs Chinese Shrew Mole
Colias caucasica compared with Uropsilus soricipes
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Balkan Clouded Yellow | Chinese Shrew Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Pieridae | Talpidae |
| Genus | Colias | Uropsilus |
| Species | Colias caucasica | Uropsilus soricipes |
Evolutionary Relationship
Balkan Clouded Yellow and Chinese Shrew Mole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Balkan Clouded Yellow
LC — Least ConcernChinese Shrew Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Balkan Clouded Yellow | Chinese Shrew Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Balkan Clouded Yellow
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (8 countries).
Chinese Shrew Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Balkan Clouded Yellow
The Balkan Clouded Yellow (Colias caucasica) is a species in the genus Colias. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Chinese Shrew Mole
The Chinese Shrew Mole (Uropsilus soricipes) is a species in the genus Uropsilus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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