Balkan Clouded Yellow vs Chinese Water Shrew
Colias caucasica compared with Chimarrogale styani
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Balkan Clouded Yellow | Chinese Water Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Pieridae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Colias | Chimarrogale |
| Species | Colias caucasica | Chimarrogale styani |
Evolutionary Relationship
Balkan Clouded Yellow and Chinese Water Shrew share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Balkan Clouded Yellow
LC — Least ConcernChinese Water Shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Balkan Clouded Yellow | Chinese Water Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Water Shrew
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 Water Shrew
The Chinese Water Shrew (Chimarrogale styani) is a species in the genus Chimarrogale. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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