Chinese Water Shrew vs
Chimarrogale styani compared with Staphylococcus hominis
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 hominis |
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 hominis is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus that forms a significant part of the normal human skin microbiome. It is commonly found in areas with abundant sweat glands including the axillae, feet, and groin. This commensal bacterium decomposes skin lipids and occasionally causes opportunistic infections in vulnerable patients.
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