402 observationsLeast Concern
Eastern Lesser White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura suaveolens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Eulipotyphla ›Family: Soricidae ›Genus: Crocidura
About
The lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura suaveolens) is a tiny shrew with a widespread distribution in Africa, Asia and Europe. Its preferred habitat is scrub and gardens and it feeds on insects, worms, slugs, snails, newts and small rodents. The closely related Asian lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura shantungensis) was once included in this species, but is now considered to be a separate species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Lesser White-toothed Shrew is Crocidura suaveolens.
- Eastern Lesser White-toothed Shrew belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Lesser White-toothed Shrew belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eastern Lesser White-toothed Shrew belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Eastern Lesser White-toothed Shrew belongs to the order Eulipotyphla.
- Eastern Lesser White-toothed Shrew belongs to the family Soricidae.
- Eastern Lesser White-toothed Shrew belongs to the genus Crocidura.