Nazareth Iris vs Ornate Shrew

Iris bismarckiana compared with Sorex ornatus

Key Differences

• Nazareth Iris is Endangered while Ornate Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nazareth Iris	Ornate Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Soricidae
Genus	Iris	Sorex
Species	Iris bismarckiana	Sorex ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Nazareth Iris and Ornate Shrew share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Nazareth Iris

EN — Endangered

Ornate Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nazareth Iris	Ornate Shrew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nazareth Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Ornate Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.