Blackthorn vs Flat-skulled Shrew
Prunus spinosa compared with Sorex roboratus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn | Flat-skulled Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Soricidae |
| Genus | Prunus (Cherries & Plums) | Sorex |
| Species | Prunus spinosa | Sorex roboratus |
Conservation Status
Blackthorn
LC — Least ConcernFlat-skulled Shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn | Flat-skulled Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blackthorn
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).
Flat-skulled Shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blackthorn
The Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is a species in the genus Prunus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions, found across Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, and more.
Flat-skulled Shrew
No description available.
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