African striped weasel vs American pygmy shrew
Poecilogale albinucha compared with Sorex hoyi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | African striped weasel | American pygmy shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (cordados) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class same | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Mammalia (mamíferos) |
| Order | Carnivora (carnívoros) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) | Soricidae |
| Genus | Poecilogale | Sorex |
| Species | Poecilogale albinucha | Sorex hoyi |
Evolutionary Relationship
African striped weasel and American pygmy shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)
Conservation Status
African striped weasel
LC — Least ConcernAmerican pygmy shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | African striped weasel | American pygmy shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
African striped weasel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
American pygmy shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
African striped weasel
The African striped weasel (Poecilogale albinucha) is a species in the genus Poecilogale. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. 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.
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