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Greater White-toothed Shrew

Crocidura russula

Taxonomy

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

About

The greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula) is a small insectivorous mammal found in Europe and North Africa. It is the most common of the white-toothed shrews. This species is found along the Mediterranean, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Portugal; in addition, the Osorio shrew of the Canary island of Gran Canaria, originally described as a separate species (Crocidura osorio), was later discovered to be a population of introduced greater white-toothed shrew. Its preferred habitats are grassland and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater White-toothed Shrew?
The scientific name of Greater White-toothed Shrew is Crocidura russula.
What is the conservation status of Greater White-toothed Shrew?
The Greater White-toothed Shrew has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Greater White-toothed Shrew belong to?
Greater White-toothed Shrew belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Greater White-toothed Shrew belong to?
Greater White-toothed Shrew belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Greater White-toothed Shrew belong to?
Greater White-toothed Shrew belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Greater White-toothed Shrew belong to?
Greater White-toothed Shrew belongs to the order Eulipotyphla.
What family does Greater White-toothed Shrew belong to?
Greater White-toothed Shrew belongs to the family Soricidae.
What genus does Greater White-toothed Shrew belong to?
Greater White-toothed Shrew belongs to the genus Crocidura.