Honeycomb stingray vs Ornate Shrew

Himantura undulata compared with Sorex ornatus

Key Differences

• Honeycomb stingray is Endangered while Ornate Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Honeycomb stingray	Ornate Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Dasyatidae	Soricidae
Genus	Himantura	Sorex
Species	Himantura undulata	Sorex ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Honeycomb stingray and Ornate Shrew share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Honeycomb stingray

EN — Endangered

Ornate Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Honeycomb stingray	Ornate Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Honeycomb stingray

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Ornate Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.