Bornean Water Shrew vs
Chimarrogale phaeura compared with Staphylococcus hominis
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) | Firmicutes (Firmicutes) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Bacilli (Bacilli) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Staphylococcales |
| Family | Soricidae | Staphylococcaceae |
| Genus | Chimarrogale | Staphylococcus |
| Species | Chimarrogale phaeura | Staphylococcus hominis |
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.
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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