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 ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Chinese Water Shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Chinese Water Shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
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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