Bornean Water Shrew vs Candelabra Duster

Chimarrogale phaeura compared with Athelia arachnoidea

Key Differences

  • Bornean Water Shrew is Endangered while Candelabra Duster is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bornean Water Shrew Candelabra Duster
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Atheliales (Atheliales)
Family Soricidae Atheliaceae
Genus Chimarrogale Athelia
Species Chimarrogale phaeura Athelia arachnoidea

Conservation Status

Bornean Water Shrew

EN — Endangered

Candelabra Duster

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bornean Water Shrew Candelabra Duster
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bornean Water Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Candelabra Duster

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Bornean Water Shrew

The Bornean Water Shrew (Chimarrogale phaeura) is a species in the genus Chimarrogale. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Candelabra Duster

The Candelabra Duster (Athelia arachnoidea) is a species in the genus Athelia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

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