Bornean Smooth-Tailed Treeshrew vs
Dendrogale melanura compared with Staphylococcus hominis
Key Differences
- Bornean Smooth-Tailed Treeshrew is Data Deficient while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bornean Smooth-Tailed Treeshrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Firmicutes (Firmicutes) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Bacilli (Bacilli) |
| Order | Scandentia (Scandentia) | Staphylococcales |
| Family | Tupaiidae | Staphylococcaceae |
| Genus | Dendrogale | Staphylococcus |
| Species | Dendrogale melanura | Staphylococcus hominis |
Conservation Status
Bornean Smooth-Tailed Treeshrew
DD — Data DeficientPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bornean Smooth-Tailed Treeshrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bornean Smooth-Tailed Treeshrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
Bornean Smooth-Tailed Treeshrew
The Bornean Smooth-tailed Treeshrew (Dendrogale melanura) is a species in the genus Dendrogale. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Staphylococcus hominis is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus that forms a significant part of the normal human skin microbiome. It is commonly found in areas with abundant sweat glands including the axillae, feet, and groin. This commensal bacterium decomposes skin lipids and occasionally causes opportunistic infections in vulnerable patients.
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