Laxmann's Shrew vs Mink Frog

Sorex caecutiens compared with Lithobates septentrionalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Laxmann's Shrew	Mink Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Soricidae	Ranidae
Genus	Sorex	Lithobates
Species	Sorex caecutiens	Lithobates septentrionalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Laxmann's Shrew and Mink Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Laxmann's Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Mink Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Laxmann's Shrew	Mink Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Laxmann's Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

Mink Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in United States.