American water shrew vs Sapo-pulga

Sorex palustris compared with Brachycephalus hermogenesi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American water shrew Sapo-pulga
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (cordados) Chordata (cordados)
Class Mammalia (mamíferos) Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Soricidae Brachycephalidae
Genus Sorex Brachycephalus
Species Sorex palustris Brachycephalus hermogenesi

Evolutionary Relationship

American water shrew and Sapo-pulga share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

American water shrew

LC — Least Concern

Sapo-pulga

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American water shrew Sapo-pulga
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

American water shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Sapo-pulga

Habitat

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

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.

Sapo-pulga

No description available.

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