American marten vs American pygmy shrew
Martes americana compared with Sorex hoyi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American marten | 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 | Martes | Sorex |
| Species | Martes americana | Sorex hoyi |
Evolutionary Relationship
American marten and American pygmy shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)
Conservation Status
American marten
LC — Least ConcernAmerican pygmy shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American marten | American pygmy shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American marten
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
American pygmy shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
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.
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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