Brown Ear vs Chinese Water Shrew
Otidea cochleata compared with Chimarrogale styani
Key Differences
- Brown Ear is Vulnerable while Chinese Water Shrew is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Brown Ear | Chinese Water Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Pezizales (Pezizales) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Otideaceae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Otidea | Chimarrogale |
| Species | Otidea cochleata | Chimarrogale styani |
Conservation Status
Brown Ear
VU — VulnerableChinese Water Shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Brown Ear | Chinese Water Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Brown Ear
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Chinese Water Shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Brown Ear
The Brown Ear (Otidea cochleata) is a species in the genus Otidea. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Chinese Water Shrew
The Chinese Water Shrew (Chimarrogale styani) is a species in the genus Chimarrogale. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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