Nutmeg vs Perija Small-eared Shrew
Myristica fragrans compared with Cryptotis perijensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Nutmeg | Perija Small-eared Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Magnoliales (Magnoliales) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Myristicaceae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Myristica | Cryptotis |
| Species | Myristica fragrans | Cryptotis perijensis |
Conservation Status
Nutmeg
DD — Data DeficientPerija Small-eared Shrew
DD — Data DeficientPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Nutmeg | Perija Small-eared Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Nutmeg
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (India, Laos, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil).
Perija Small-eared Shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Colombia.
Nutmeg
No description available.
Perija Small-eared Shrew
No description available.
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