Beddome’s Cycas vs Chinese Shrew Mole

Cycas beddomei compared with Uropsilus soricipes

Key Differences

  • Beddome’s Cycas is Endangered while Chinese Shrew Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beddome’s Cycas Chinese Shrew Mole
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Tracheophyta Chordata (Chordates)
Class Cycadopsida (Cycadopsida) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Cycadales (Cycadales) Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family Cycadaceae Talpidae
Genus Cycas Uropsilus
Species Cycas beddomei Uropsilus soricipes

Conservation Status

Beddome’s Cycas

EN — Endangered

Chinese Shrew Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beddome’s Cycas Chinese Shrew Mole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beddome’s Cycas

Chinese Shrew Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Beddome’s Cycas

The Beddome’s Cycas (Cycas beddomei) is a species in the genus Cycas. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Cycas beddomei.

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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