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Slender Shrew

Sorex gracillimus

Taxonomy

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

About

The slender shrew (Sorex gracillimus) is a species of shrew. An adult slender shrew has a weight of 1.5-5.3 grams and a body length of 4.7-6.0 centimeters, with a tail of 4-5 centimeters; this makes it one of the smaller shrews found in its range. It is distributed across northeastern North Korea, Hokkaidō, and the Russian Far East including the Kuril Islands.

Frequently Asked Questions

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