Buttonweed vs Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew
Malva neglecta compared with Cryptotis equatoris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Buttonweed | Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Malvales (Malvales) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Malvaceae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Malva | Cryptotis |
| Species | Malva neglecta | Cryptotis equatoris |
Conservation Status
Buttonweed
LC — Least ConcernEcuadorean Small-eared Shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Buttonweed | Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Buttonweed
Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (6 countries), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).
Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.
Buttonweed
The Buttonweed (Malva neglecta) is a species in the genus Malva. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew
No description available.
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