American water shrew vs Brown palm civit, Jerdon's palm civit
Sorex palustris compared with Paradoxurus jerdoni
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American water shrew | Brown palm civit, Jerdon's palm civit |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (cordados) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class same | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Mammalia (mamíferos) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Carnivora (carnívoros) |
| Family | Soricidae | Viverridae |
| Genus | Sorex | Paradoxurus |
| Species | Sorex palustris | Paradoxurus jerdoni |
Evolutionary Relationship
American water shrew and Brown palm civit, Jerdon's palm civit share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)
Conservation Status
American water shrew
LC — Least ConcernBrown palm civit, Jerdon's palm civit
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American water shrew | Brown palm civit, Jerdon's palm civit |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American water shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Brown palm civit, Jerdon's palm civit
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
American water shrew
The American water shrew (Sorex palustris) 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.
Brown palm civit, Jerdon's palm civit
The Brown Palm Civit, Jerdon's Palm Civit (Paradoxurus jerdoni) is a species in the genus Paradoxurus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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