Chinese Water Shrew vs

Chimarrogale styani compared with Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Chinese Water Shrew
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Staphylococcales
Family Soricidae Staphylococcaceae
Genus Chimarrogale Staphylococcus
Species Chimarrogale styani Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Conservation Status

Chinese Water Shrew

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Chinese Water Shrew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Water Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

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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