Caspian Shrew vs

Crocidura caspica compared with Sphingomonas trueperi

Key Differences

• Caspian Shrew is Data Deficient while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caspian Shrew
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales)
Family	Soricidae	Sphingomonadaceae
Genus	Crocidura	Sphingomonas
Species	Crocidura caspica	Sphingomonas trueperi

Conservation Status

Caspian Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caspian Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caspian Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Caspian Shrew

The Caspian Shrew (Crocidura caspica) is a species in the genus Crocidura. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sphingomonas trueperi is a Gram-negative, aerobic yellow-pigmented rod named in honor of microbiologist Heinz Trueper. It inhabits soil and freshwater environments and is distinguished by the production of sphingolipids in its cell membrane. This chemoheterotroph degrades a variety of organic compounds in terrestrial and aquatic habitats.