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Common Shrew

Sorex araneus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Eulipotyphla ›Family: Soricidae ›Genus: Sorex

About

The common shrew (Sorex araneus) or Eurasian shrew is the most common shrew, and one of the most common mammals, throughout Northern Europe, including Great Britain, but excluding Ireland. It is 55 to 82 millimetres (2.2 to 3.2 in) long and weighs 5 to 12 grams (0.2 to 0.4 oz), and has velvety dark brown fur with a pale underside. Juvenile shrews have lighter fur until their first moult. The common shrew has small eyes, a pointed, mobile...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Shrew?
The scientific name of Common Shrew is Sorex araneus.
What kingdom does Common Shrew belong to?
Common Shrew belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Shrew belong to?
Common Shrew belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Shrew belong to?
Common Shrew belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Common Shrew belong to?
Common Shrew belongs to the order Eulipotyphla.
What family does Common Shrew belong to?
Common Shrew belongs to the family Soricidae.
What genus does Common Shrew belong to?
Common Shrew belongs to the genus Sorex.