636 observationsLeast Concern
Pygmy White-toothed Shrew
Suncus etruscus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Eulipotyphla ›Family: Soricidae ›Genus: Suncus
About
The Etruscan shrew (Suncus etruscus), also known as the Etruscan pygmy shrew or the white-toothed pygmy shrew, is the smallest known mammal by mass, weighing only about 1.8 grams (0.063 oz) on average. (The bumblebee bat is regarded as the smallest mammal by skull size and body length.)
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pygmy White-toothed Shrew is Suncus etruscus.
- Pygmy White-toothed Shrew belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Pygmy White-toothed Shrew belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Pygmy White-toothed Shrew belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Pygmy White-toothed Shrew belongs to the order Eulipotyphla.
- Pygmy White-toothed Shrew belongs to the family Soricidae.
- Pygmy White-toothed Shrew belongs to the genus Suncus.