Bornean Water Shrew vs
Chimarrogale phaeura compared with Lysobacter gummosus
Key Differences
- Bornean Water Shrew is Endangered while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bornean Water Shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales) |
| Family | Soricidae | Xanthomonadaceae |
| Genus | Chimarrogale | Lysobacter |
| Species | Chimarrogale phaeura | Lysobacter gummosus |
Conservation Status
Bornean Water Shrew
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bornean Water Shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bornean Water Shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
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.
Lysobacter gummosus is a Gram-negative, gliding bacterium known for producing extracellular gummy polysaccharides that give colonies a characteristic sticky appearance. It inhabits aquatic and terrestrial environments including river sediments and soils. This chemoheterotroph feeds on organic matter and other microorganisms in its environment.
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