Incan shrew opossum vs

Lestoros inca compared with Staphylococcus saprophyticus

Key Differences

  • Incan shrew opossum is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Incan shrew opossum
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata) Staphylococcales
Family Caenolestidae Staphylococcaceae
Genus Lestoros Staphylococcus
Species Lestoros inca Staphylococcus saprophyticus

Conservation Status

Incan shrew opossum

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Incan shrew opossum
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Incan shrew opossum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Incan shrew opossum

No description available.

Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus recognized as a common cause of urinary tract infections in young women. It forms characteristic clusters of cells and inhabits human and animal skin, mucous membranes, and the periurethral area. This opportunistic pathogen is commensal under normal conditions but can colonize the urinary tract.

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