Chinese Shrew Mole vs

Uropsilus soricipes compared with Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Key Differences

  • Chinese Shrew Mole is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Chinese Shrew Mole
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Staphylococcales
Family Talpidae Staphylococcaceae
Genus Uropsilus Staphylococcus
Species Uropsilus soricipes Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Conservation Status

Chinese Shrew Mole

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Chinese Shrew Mole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Shrew Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Chinese Shrew Mole

The Chinese Shrew Mole (Uropsilus soricipes) is a species in the genus Uropsilus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Staphylococcus haemolyticus is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus known for its broad antibiotic resistance and occasional opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. It is a common commensal on human skin and mucous membranes worldwide. This bacterium can cause prosthetic device infections and bacteremia in hospital settings.

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