Boxthorn vs Ornate Shrew
Lycium shawii compared with Sorex ornatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Boxthorn | Ornate Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Solanales (Solanales) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Solanaceae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Lycium | Sorex |
| Species | Lycium shawii | Sorex ornatus |
Conservation Status
Boxthorn
LC — Least ConcernOrnate Shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Boxthorn | Ornate Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Boxthorn
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Ornate Shrew
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Boxthorn
The Boxthorn (Lycium shawii) is a species in the genus Lycium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Ornate Shrew
No description available.
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