American pygmy shrew vs Assam Stummelschwanzspitzmaus
Sorex hoyi compared with Anourosorex assamensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American pygmy shrew | Assam Stummelschwanzspitzmaus |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Tier) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordatiere) | Chordata (Chordatiere) |
| Class same | Mammalia (Säugetiere) | Mammalia (Säugetiere) |
| Order same | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family same | Soricidae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Sorex | Anourosorex |
| Species | Sorex hoyi | Anourosorex assamensis |
Evolutionary Relationship
American pygmy shrew and Assam Stummelschwanzspitzmaus share a common ancestor at the Family level: Soricidae.
Conservation Status
American pygmy shrew
LC — Least ConcernAssam Stummelschwanzspitzmaus
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American pygmy shrew | Assam Stummelschwanzspitzmaus |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American pygmy shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Assam Stummelschwanzspitzmaus
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
American pygmy shrew
The American pygmy shrew (Sorex hoyi) is a species in the genus Sorex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Assam Stummelschwanzspitzmaus
The Assam Mole Shrew (Anourosorex assamensis) is a species in the genus Anourosorex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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