Abu-sansyou-uwo vs Long-clawed Shrew

Hynobius abuensis compared with Sorex unguiculatus

Key Differences

  • Abu-sansyou-uwo is Endangered while Long-clawed Shrew is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Abu-sansyou-uwo Long-clawed Shrew
Kingdom same Animalia (動物) Animalia (動物)
Phylum same Chordata (脊索動物) Chordata (脊索動物)
Class Amphibia (両生類) Mammalia (哺乳類)
Order Caudata (有尾目) Soricomorpha (トガリネズミ目)
Family Hynobiidae Soricidae
Genus Hynobius Sorex
Species Hynobius abuensis Sorex unguiculatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Abu-sansyou-uwo and Long-clawed Shrew share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索動物)

Conservation Status

Abu-sansyou-uwo

EN — Endangered

Long-clawed Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Abu-sansyou-uwo Long-clawed Shrew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Abu-sansyou-uwo

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Long-clawed Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Abu-sansyou-uwo

The Abu Salamander (Hynobius abuensis) is a species in the genus Hynobius. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands. Habitat records describe it as occurring in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Long-clawed Shrew

No description available.

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