Benin Ebony vs Ornate Shrew
Diospyros iturensis compared with Sorex ornatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Benin Ebony | Ornate Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Ericales (Ericales) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Ebenaceae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Diospyros | Sorex |
| Species | Diospyros iturensis | Sorex ornatus |
Conservation Status
Benin Ebony
LC — Least ConcernOrnate Shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Benin Ebony | Ornate Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Benin Ebony
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Ornate Shrew
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Benin Ebony
The Benin Ebony (Diospyros iturensis) is a species in the genus Diospyros. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Ornate Shrew
No description available.
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