l 'Otocyon vs Bornean Water Shrew

Otocyon megalotis compared with Chimarrogale phaeura

Key Differences

  • l 'Otocyon is Least Concern while Bornean Water Shrew is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank l 'Otocyon Bornean Water Shrew
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (mammifères) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order Carnivora (carnivores) Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) Soricidae
Genus Otocyon Chimarrogale
Species Otocyon megalotis Chimarrogale phaeura

Evolutionary Relationship

l 'Otocyon and Bornean Water Shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

l 'Otocyon

LC — Least Concern

Bornean Water Shrew

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute l 'Otocyon Bornean Water Shrew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

l 'Otocyon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bornean Water Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

l 'Otocyon

The Bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis) is a species in the genus Otocyon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bornean Water Shrew

The Bornean Water Shrew (Chimarrogale phaeura) is a species in the genus Chimarrogale. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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