Black Bindweed vs Laxmann's Shrew
Fallopia convolvulus compared with Sorex caecutiens
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bindweed | Laxmann's Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Polygonaceae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Fallopia | Sorex |
| Species | Fallopia convolvulus | Sorex caecutiens |
Conservation Status
Black Bindweed
LC — Least ConcernLaxmann's Shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bindweed | Laxmann's Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Bindweed
Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Asia (Israel, Taiwan), Europe (16 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).
Laxmann's Shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.
Black Bindweed
The Black Bindweed (Fallopia convolvulus) is a species in the genus Fallopia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Laxmann's Shrew
No description available.
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