American marten vs Ornate Shrew

Martes americana compared with Sorex ornatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American marten Ornate Shrew
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same Mammalia (Säugetiere) Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order Carnivora (Raubtiere) Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) Soricidae
Genus Martes Sorex
Species Martes americana Sorex ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

American marten and Ornate Shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Ornate Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American marten Ornate Shrew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

American marten

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Ornate Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

American marten

The American marten (Martes americana) is a species in the genus Martes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ornate Shrew

No description available.

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