List of placental mammals in Order Soricomorpha
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Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...

 in Order Soricomorpha
Soricomorpha
The order Soricomorpha is taxon within the class of mammals. In previous years it formed a significant group within the former order Insectivora...

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  • Family Solenodontidae
    Solenodontidae
    Solenodons are venomous, nocturnal, burrowing, insectivorous mammals belonging to the family Solenodontidae. Only one genus, Solenodon, is known, although a few other genera were erected at one time and are now regarded as junior synonyms...

     (Solenodons)
    • Genus Solenodon (Solenodons)
      • Cuban Solenodon
        Cuban Solenodon
        The Cuban Solenodon or Almiqui , is a species of soricomorph that is endemic to Cuba. It belongs to the family Solenodontidae along with a similar species, the Hispaniolan Solenodon...

         (Solenodon cubanus)
      • Hispaniolan Solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus)
  • Family Soricidae (Shrew
    Shrew
    A shrew or shrew mouse is a small molelike mammal classified in the order Soricomorpha. True shrews are also not to be confused with West Indies shrews, treeshrews, otter shrews, or elephant shrews, which belong to different families or orders.Although its external appearance is generally that of...

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    • Subfamily Crocidurinae (White-toothed shrews)
      • Genus Crocidura
        Crocidura
        The genus Crocidura is one of nine genus of the shrew subfamily Crocidurinae. Members of the genus are commonly called white-toothed shrews or musk shrews, although both also apply to all of the species in the subfamily. With 182 species, Crocidura contains the largest number of species of any...

        (White-toothed shrews)
        • Cyrenaica Shrew
          Cyrenaica Shrew
          The Cyrenaica Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Libya. Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation....

           (Crocidura aleksandrisi)
        • East African Highland Shrew
          East African Highland Shrew
          The East African Highland Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and swamps....

           (Crocidura allex)
        • Andaman Shrew
          Andaman Shrew
          The Andaman Shrew or Andaman White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to India....

           (Crocidura andamanensis)
        • Ansell's Shrew
          Ansell's Shrew
          The Ansell's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Zambia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....

           (Crocidura ansellorum)
        • Arabian Shrew
          Arabian Shrew
          The Arabian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Oman and Yemen....

           (Crocidura arabica)
        • Jackass Shrew
          Jackass Shrew
          The Jackass Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Turkey. Its natural habitat is rocky areas....

           (Crocidura arispa)
        • Armenian Shrew
          Armenian Shrew
          The Armenian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Armenia....

           (Crocidura armenica)
        • Asian Gray Shrew
          Asian Gray Shrew
          The Asian Gray Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam....

           (Crocidura attenuata)
        • Hun Shrew
          Hun Shrew
          The Hun Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Mali, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Nigeria. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, and heavily degraded...

           (Crocidura attila)
        • Bailey's Shrew
          Bailey's Shrew
          The Bailey's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. The name honours American naturalist and museum director Alfred Marshall Bailey.-Distribution and habitat:...

           (Crocidura baileyi)
        • Kinabalu Shrew
          Kinabalu Shrew
          The Kinabalu Shrew is a species in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the mountain Mount Kinabalu on Borneo....

           (Crocidura baluensis)
        • Bates's Shrew
          Bates's Shrew
          The Bates's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:...

           (Crocidura batesi)
        • Mindanao Shrew
          Mindanao Shrew
          The Mindanao Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....

           (Crocidura beatus)
        • Beccari's Shrew
          Beccari's Shrew
          The Beccari's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss....

           (Crocidura beccarii)
        • Bottego's Shrew
          Bottego's Shrew
          The Bottego's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ethiopia and possibly Kenya.-Source:* Hutterer, R. & Lavrenchenko, L. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura bottegi)
        • Bale Shrew
          Bale Shrew
          The Bale Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Hutterer, R. & Lavrenchenko, L. 2004. . ...

           (Crocidura bottegoides)
        • Thick-tailed Shrew
          Thick-tailed Shrew
          The Thick-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found on the islands of Java and Bali in Indonesia....

           (Crocidura brunnea)
        • Buettikofer's Shrew
          Buettikofer's Shrew
          The Buettikofer's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . ...

           (Crocidura buettikoferi)
        • African Dusky Shrew
          African Dusky Shrew
          The African Dusky Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and plantations ....

           (Crocidura caliginea)
        • Canarian Shrew
          Canarian Shrew
          The Canarian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Canary Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss....

           (Crocidura canariensis)
        • Caspian Shrew
          Caspian Shrew
          The Caspian Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea in Iran and Azerbaijan....

           (Crocidura caspica)
        • Cinderella Shrew
          Cinderella Shrew
          The Cinderella Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Senegal. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.-References:...

           (Crocidura cinderella)
        • Congo White-toothed Shrew
          Congo White-toothed Shrew
          The Congo White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30...

           (Crocidura congobelgica)
        • Long-footed Shrew
          Long-footed Shrew
          The Long-footed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:*...

           (Crocidura crenata)
        • Crosse's Shrew
          Crosse's Shrew
          The Crosse's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....

           (Crocidura crossei)
        • Reddish-gray Musk Shrew
          Reddish-gray Musk Shrew
          The Reddish-gray Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe...

           (Crocidura cyanea)
        • Dent's Shrew
          Dent's Shrew
          The Dent's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Uganda...

           (Crocidura denti)
        • Desperate Shrew
          Desperate Shrew
          The Desperate Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss....

           (Crocidura desperata)
        • Dhofar Shrew (Crocidura dhofarensis)
        • Long-tailed Musk Shrew
          Long-tailed Musk Shrew
          The Long-tailed Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Nigeria, and Uganda....

           (Crocidura dolichura)
        • Doucet's Musk Shrew
          Doucet's Musk Shrew
          The Doucet's Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ivory Coast, Liberia, and possibly Nigeria. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests....

           (Crocidura douceti)
        • Dsinezumi Shrew
          Dsinezumi Shrew
          The Dsinezumi Shrew , also known as the Japanese White-toothed Shrew, is a species of musk shrew found in Japan and on Korea's Jeju Island. It is widespread, and considered to be of "least concern" by the IUCN....

           (Crocidura dsinezumi)
        • Eisentraut's Shrew
          Eisentraut's Shrew
          The Eisentraut's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.-References:...

           (Crocidura eisentrauti)
        • Elgon Shrew
          Elgon Shrew
          The Elgon Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes....

           (Crocidura elgonius)
        • Elongated Shrew
          Elongated Shrew
          The Elongated Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia....

           (Crocidura elongata)
        • Heather Shrew
          Heather Shrew
          The Heather Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Angola. It is threatened by habitat loss....

           (Crocidura erica)
        • Fischer's Shrew
          Fischer's Shrew
          The Fischer's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Egypt, Kenya, and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

           (Crocidura fischeri)
        • Greater Red Musk Shrew
          Greater Red Musk Shrew
          The Greater Red Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, and Swaziland. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, temperate grassland, and rural gardens....

           (Crocidura flavescens)
        • Flower's Shrew
          Flower's Shrew
          The Flower's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Egypt. Its natural habitat is arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss....

           (Crocidura floweri)
        • Bornean Shrew
          Bornean Shrew
          The Bornean Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found only on Borneo, throughout most of the island; it may or may not be present in Brunei....

           (Crocidura foetida)
        • Fox's Shrew
          Fox's Shrew
          The Fox's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, and Togo...

           (Crocidura foxi)
        • Southeast Asian Shrew
          Southeast Asian Shrew
          The Southeast Asian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cambodia, China, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.-References:...

           (Crocidura fuliginosa)
        • Savanna Shrew
          Savanna Shrew
          The Savanna Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is dry...

           (Crocidura fulvastra)
        • Smoky White-toothed Shrew
          Smoky White-toothed Shrew
          The Smoky White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Kenya. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...

           (Crocidura fumosa)
        • Bicolored Musk Shrew
          Bicolored Musk Shrew
          The Bicolored Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi,...

           (Crocidura fuscomurina)
        • Glass's Shrew
          Glass's Shrew
          The Glass's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss....

           (Crocidura glassi)
        • Gmelin's White-toothed Shrew
          Gmelin's White-toothed Shrew
          Gmelin's White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Afghanistan, China, Iran, and Pakistan.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura gmelini)
        • Goliath Shrew
          Goliath Shrew
          The Goliath Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....

           (Crocidura goliath)
        • Peters's Musk Shrew
          Peters's Musk Shrew
          The Peters's Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania....

           (Crocidura gracilipes)
        • Large-headed Shrew
          Large-headed Shrew
          The Large-headed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Togo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....

           (Crocidura grandiceps)
        • Greater Mindanao Shrew
          Greater Mindanao Shrew
          The Greater Mindanao Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

           (Crocidura grandis)
        • Grasse's Shrew
          Grasse's Shrew
          The Grasse's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30...

           (Crocidura grassei)
        • Luzon Shrew
          Luzon Shrew
          The Luzon Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2008....

           (Crocidura grayi)
        • Greenwood's Shrew
          Greenwood's Shrew
          The Greenwood's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Somalia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and arable land....

           (Crocidura greenwoodi)
        • Harenna Shrew
          Harenna Shrew
          The Harenna Shrew is a white-toothed shrew found only in one location in the Bale Mountains in southern Ethiopia. It occupies an area of less than 10 km² and is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range....

           (Crocidura harenna)
        • Hildegarde's Shrew
          Hildegarde's Shrew
          The Hildegarde's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania...

           (Crocidura hildegardeae)
        • Hill's Shrew
          Hill's Shrew
          Hill's Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in Thailand and Laos....

           (Crocidura hilliana)
        • Lesser Red Musk Shrew
          Lesser Red Musk Shrew
          The Lesser Red Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe...

           (Crocidura hirta)
        • Andaman Spiny Shrew (Crocidura hispida
          Crocidura hispida
          The Andaman Spiny Shrew or Andaman Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to India. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

          )
        • Horsfield's Shrew
          Horsfield's Shrew
          The Horsfield's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Laos, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.-References:...

           (Crocidura horsfieldii)
        • Hutan Shrew
          Hutan Shrew
          The Hutan Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is known only from northern Sumatra in Indonesia....

           (Crocidura hutanis)
        • North African White-toothed Shrew
          North African White-toothed Shrew
          The North African White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found on the islands of Ibiza, Sardinia, and Pantelleria in the Mediterranean Sea, in northern Algeria, and in northern Tunisia....

           (Crocidura ichnusae)
        • Indochinese Shrew (Crocidura indochinensis)
        • Jackson's Shrew
          Jackson's Shrew
          The Jackson's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, and heavily degraded...

           (Crocidura jacksoni)
        • Jenkin's Shrew
          Jenkin's Shrew
          The Jenkin's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to India.. Downloaded on 30 July 2007.-Source:* Chakraborty, S., Pradhan, M.S. & Subramanian, K.A. 2002....

           (Crocidura jenkinsi)
        • Jouvenet's Shrew (Crocidura jouvenetae)
        • Katinka's Shrew
          Katinka's Shrew
          Katinka's Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It has been recorded from Israel, Syria, and Palestine, but it may now be extinct in Israel. It may also be present in southwestern Iran....

           (Crocidura katinka)
        • Kivu Shrew
          Kivu Shrew
          The Kivu Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is swamps.-Source:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura kivuana)
        • Lamotte's Shrew
          Lamotte's Shrew
          The Lamotte's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and moist savanna.-References:*...

           (Crocidura lamottei)
        • Kivu Long-haired Shrew
          Kivu Long-haired Shrew
          The Kivu Long-haired Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Hutterer, R. & Dieterlen, F. 2004. . ...

           (Crocidura lanosa)
        • Ussuri White-toothed Shrew
          Ussuri White-toothed Shrew
          The Ussuri White-toothed Shrew is a species of musk shrew found on the mainland Northeast Asia. It is common and widespread, and is one of the largest shrews found in the region, with adult weight of 14-25 grams. It should not be confused with the related Ussuri Shrew .-External links:**...

           (Crocidura lasiura)
        • Latona's Shrew
          Latona's Shrew
          The Latona's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:...

           (Crocidura latona)
        • Sulawesi Shrew
          Sulawesi Shrew
          The Sulawesi Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura lea)
        • Sumatran Giant Shrew
          Sumatran giant shrew
          The Sumatran giant shrew is a shrew of the genus Crocidura. It is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra, where it is found both in the rainforests to the west of the island and in the hillsides in the south and east. The shrew can be found up to approximately above sea level but is most...

           (Crocidura lepidura)
        • Bicolored Shrew
          Bicolored Shrew
          The Bicolored Shrew or Bicoloured White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia , Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Liechtenstein,...

           (Crocidura leucodon)
        • Sulawesi Tiny Shrew
          Sulawesi Tiny Shrew
          The Sulawesi Tiny Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura levicula)
        • Naked-tail Shrew (Crocidura littoralis)
        • Savanna Swamp Shrew
          Savanna Swamp Shrew
          The Savanna Swamp Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Nigeria. Its natural habitat is swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...

           (Crocidura longipes)
        • Lucina's Shrew
          Lucina's Shrew
          The Lucina's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and swamps.-Source:...

           (Crocidura lucina)
        • Ludia's Shrew
          Ludia's Shrew
          The Ludia's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:*...

           (Crocidura ludia)
        • Moonshine Shrew
          Moonshine Shrew
          The Moonshine Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-References:* Hutterer, R....

          (Crocidura luna)
        • Mauritanian Shrew
          Mauritanian Shrew
          The Mauritanian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Algeria, Burkina Faso, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry...

           (Crocidura lusitania)
        • MacArthur's Shrew
          MacArthur's Shrew
          The MacArthur's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Kenya and Somalia. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...

           (Crocidura macarthuri)
        • MacMillan's Shrew
          MacMillan's Shrew
          The MacMillan's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and moist savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

           (Crocidura macmillani)
        • Nyiro Shrew
          Nyiro Shrew
          The Nyiro Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Kenya.-Source:* Hutterer, R., Jenkins, P. & Oguge, N. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura macowi)
        • Malayan Shrew
          Malayan Shrew
          The Malayan Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Malaysia. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Reference:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2008....

           (Crocidura malayana)
        • Manenguba Shrew
          Manenguba Shrew
          The Manenguba Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-Source:...

           (Crocidura manengubae)
        • Makwassie Musk Shrew
          Makwassie Musk Shrew
          The Makwassie Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is rocky areas.-References:...

           (Crocidura maquassiensis)
        • Swamp Musk Shrew
          Swamp Musk Shrew
          The Swamp Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It occurs in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zambia. Its natural habitat is swamps....

           (Crocidura mariquensis)
        • Gracile Naked-tailed Shrew
          Gracile Naked-tailed Shrew
          The Gracile Naked-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Gabon, Kenya, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is swamps.-Source:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura maurisca)
        • Javanese Shrew
          Javanese Shrew
          The Javanese Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura maxi)
        • Mindoro Shrew
          Mindoro Shrew
          The Mindoro Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura mindorus)
        • Sri Lankan Long-tailed Shrew
          Sri Lankan Long-tailed Shrew
          The Sri Lankan Long-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura miya)
        • Kilimanjaro Shrew
          Kilimanjaro Shrew
          The Kilimanjaro Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania.-References:* Hutterer, R. & Jenkins, P. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura monax)
        • Sunda Shrew
          Sunda Shrew
          The Sunda Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura monticola)
        • Montane White-toothed Shrew
          Montane White-toothed Shrew
          The Montane White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat...

           (Crocidura montis)
        • West African Long-tailed Shrew
          West African Long-tailed Shrew
          The West African Long-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Hutterer, R. & Howell, K....

           (Crocidura muricauda)
        • Mossy Forest Shrew
          Mossy Forest Shrew
          The Mossy Forest Shrew is a species of shrew native to Indonesia....

           (Crocidura musseri)
        • Ugandan Musk Shrew
          Ugandan Musk Shrew
          The Ugandan Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Uganda.-Source:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura mutesae)
        • Somali Dwarf Shrew
          Somali Dwarf Shrew
          The Somali Dwarf Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ethiopia and Somalia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.Type Locality: Somalia, Dollo-Source:...

           (Crocidura nana)
        • Savanna Dwarf Shrew
          Savanna Dwarf Shrew
          The Savanna Dwarf Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Guinea, Kenya, Mauritania, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and moist savanna.-References:...

           (Crocidura nanilla)
        • Peninsular Shrew (Crocidura negligens)
        • Negros Shrew
          Negros Shrew
          The Negros Shrew is a white-toothed shrew found only on the island of Negros in the Philippines. It is locally called the katsurí and is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range....

           (Crocidura negrina)
        • Nicobar Shrew
          Nicobar Shrew
          The Nicobar Shrew or Nicobar White-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to India.-Source:...

           (Crocidura nicobarica)
        • Nigerian Shrew
          Nigerian Shrew
          The Nigerian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. The animal is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Togo, and there are claims of it also being found in Ghana. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests...

           (Crocidura nigeriae)
        • Blackish White-toothed Shrew
          Blackish White-toothed Shrew
          The Blackish White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Angola.-References:* Howell, K. & Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura nigricans)
        • Black-footed Shrew
          Black-footed Shrew
          The Black-footed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura nigripes)
        • African Black Shrew
          African Black Shrew
          The African Black Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and...

           (Crocidura nigrofusca)
        • Nimba Shrew
          Nimba Shrew
          The Nimba Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ivory Coast, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....

           (Crocidura nimbae)
        • Niobe's Shrew
          Niobe's Shrew
          The Niobe's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and possibly Ethiopia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-References:...

           (Crocidura niobe)
        • West African Pygmy Shrew
          West African Pygmy Shrew
          The West African Pygmy Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....

           (Crocidura obscurior)
        • African Giant Shrew
          African Giant Shrew
          The African Giant Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania,...

           (Crocidura olivieri)
        • Oriental Shrew
          Oriental Shrew
          The Oriental Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura orientalis)
        • Ryukyu Shrew
          Ryukyu Shrew
          The Ryukyu Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Japan. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura orii)
        • Palawan Shrew
          Palawan Shrew
          The Palawan Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura palawanensis)
        • Sumatran Long-tailed Shrew
          Sumatran Long-tailed Shrew
          The Sumatran Long-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura paradoxura)
        • Small-footed Shrew
          Small-footed Shrew
          The Small-footed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia...

           (Crocidura parvipes)
        • Sahelian Tiny Shrew
          Sahelian Tiny Shrew
          The Sahelian Tiny Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ethiopia and Sudan. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura pasha)
        • Pale Gray Shrew
          Pale Gray Shrew
          The Pale Gray Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to India. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura pergrisea)
        • Guramba Shrew
          Guramba Shrew
          The Guramba Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Ethiopia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.-Source:...

           (Crocidura phaeura)
        • Cameroonian Shrew
          Cameroonian Shrew
          The Cameroonian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss....

           (Crocidura picea)
        • Pitman's Shrew
          Pitman's Shrew
          The Pitman's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Zambia.-Source:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura pitmani)
        • Flat-headed Shrew
          Flat-headed Shrew
          The Flat-headed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sudan, and Uganda...

           (Crocidura planiceps)
        • Fraser's Musk Shrew
          Fraser's Musk Shrew
          The Fraser's Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:*...

           (Crocidura poensis)
        • Polia's Shrew
          Polia's Shrew
          The Polia's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo.-Source:* Hutterer, R. & Howell, K. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura polia)
        • Kashmir White-toothed Shrew
          Kashmir White-toothed Shrew
          The Kashmir White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Afghanistan, China, India, Pakistan, and Thailand....

           (Crocidura pullata)
        • Rainey's Shrew
          Rainey's Shrew
          The Rainey's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Kenya. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

           (Crocidura raineyi)
        • Negev Shrew (Crocidura ramona)
        • Chinese White-toothed Shrew (Crocidura rapax)
        • Egyptian Pygmy Shrew
          Egyptian Pygmy Shrew
          The Egyptian Pygmy Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Egypt. Its natural habitat is arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

           (Crocidura religiosa)
        • Sulawesi White-handed Shrew
          Sulawesi White-handed Shrew
          The Sulawesi White-handed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura rhoditis)
        • Roosevelt's Shrew
          Roosevelt's Shrew
          The Roosevelt's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is moist savanna.-References:* Hutterer, R. & Kerbis Peterhans, J. 2004. . ...

           (Crocidura roosevelti)
        • Greater White-toothed Shrew
          Greater white-toothed shrew
          The Greater White-toothed Shrew is a small insectivorous mammal. found in Europe and North Africa, weighing about 11-14 grams...

           (Crocidura russula)
        • Ugandan Lowland Shrew
          Ugandan Lowland Shrew
          The Ugandan Lowland Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Kenya and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical swamps and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Hutterer, R., Oguge, N. & Howell, K. 2004. ...

           (Crocidura selina)
        • Lesser Rock Shrew
          Lesser Rock Shrew
          The Lesser Rock Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Turkey.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura serezkyensis)
        • Asian Lesser White-toothed Shrew
          Asian Lesser White-toothed Shrew
          The Asian Lesser White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to China....

           (Crocidura shantungensis)
        • Siberian Shrew
          Siberian Shrew
          The Siberian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Russia, possibly China, and possibly Mongolia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura sibirica)
        • Sicilian Shrew
          Sicilian Shrew
          The Sicilian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Sicily and Gozo . Its natural habitat is temperate shrubland.-Crocidura sicula ssp. calypso:...

           (Crocidura sicula)
        • Lesser Gray-brown Musk Shrew
          Lesser Gray-brown Musk Shrew
          The Lesser Gray-brown Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe...

           (Crocidura silacea)
        • Desert Musk Shrew
          Desert Musk Shrew
          The Desert Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ethiopia, Senegal, and possibly Somalia. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura smithii)
        • Somali Shrew
          Somali Shrew
          The Somali Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ethiopia, Mali, Somalia, and Sudan. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura somalica)
        • Kahuzi Swamp Shrew
          Kahuzi Swamp Shrew
          The Kahuzi Swamp Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Its natural habitat is swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

           (Crocidura stenocephala)
        • Lesser White-toothed Shrew
          Lesser white-toothed shrew
          The Lesser White-toothed Shrew is a tiny shrew with a widespread distribution in Africa, Asia and Europe, but not in most of Spain, north–west France and mainland Great Britain. Its preferred habitat is scrub and gardens and it feeds on insects, worms, slugs, snails and small mice...

           (Crocidura suaveolens)
        • Iranian Shrew
          Iranian Shrew
          The Iranian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Iran. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura susiana)
        • Tanzanian Shrew
          Tanzanian Shrew
          The Tanzanian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

           (Crocidura tansaniana)
        • Tarella Shrew
          Tarella Shrew
          The Tarella Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Hutterer, R. &...

           (Crocidura tarella)
        • Saharan Shrew
          Saharan Shrew
          The Saharan Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Mauritania, Morocco. Its natural habitats are rocky areas and sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

           (Crocidura tarfayensis)
        • Telford's Shrew
          Telford's Shrew
          The Telford's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...

           (Crocidura telfordi)
        • Timor Shrew
          Timor Shrew
          The Timor Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura tenuis)
        • Thalia's Shrew
          Thalia's Shrew
          The Thalia's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, moist savanna, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland....

           (Crocidura thalia)
        • Therese's Shrew
          Therese's Shrew
          The Therese's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and moist savanna....

           (Crocidura theresae)
        • São Tomé Shrew
          Sao Tomé Shrew
          The São Tomé Shrew is a white-toothed shrew found only on São Tomé Island, São Tomé and Príncipe. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range. The population continues to decrease, making these animals rare...

           (Crocidura thomensis)
        • Christmas Island Shrew
          Christmas Island Shrew
          The Christmas Island Shrew , also known as Christmas Island Musk-shrew is an extremely rare or possibly extinct shrew from Christmas Island...

           (Crocidura trichura)
        • Turbo Shrew
          Turbo Shrew
          The Turbo Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia...

           (Crocidura turba)
        • Ultimate Shrew
          Ultimate Shrew
          The Ultimate Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Kenya. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

           (Crocidura ultima)
        • Usambara Shrew
          Usambara Shrew
          The Usambara Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...

           (Crocidura usambarae)
        • Savanna Path Shrew
          Savanna Path Shrew
          The Savanna Path Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda...

           (Crocidura viaria)
        • Mamfe Shrew (Crocidura virgata)
        • Voi Shrew
          Voi Shrew
          The Voi Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, and Togo. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded...

           (Crocidura voi)
        • Voracious Shrew
          Voracious Shrew
          The Voracious Shrew is a common and widespread species of shrew native to China, India, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam....

           (Crocidura vorax)
        • Banka Shrew (Crocidura vosmaeri)
        • Lesser Ryukyu Shrew
          Lesser Ryukyu Shrew
          The Lesser Ryukyu Shrew, or the Watase's Shrew is a common species of shrews that is endemic to Japan....

           (Crocidura watasei)
        • Whitaker's Shrew
          Whitaker's Shrew
          The Whitaker's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, rocky shores, and sandy shores.-References:...

           (Crocidura whitakeri)
        • Wimmer's Shrew
          Wimmer's Shrew
          Wimmer's Shrew is a white-toothed shrew found only in Côte d'Ivoire. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range....

           (Crocidura wimmeri)
        • Hainan Island Shrew (Crocidura wuchihensis)
        • Xanthippe's Shrew
          Xanthippe's Shrew
          The Xanthippe's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.-References:...

           (Crocidura xantippe)
        • Yankari Shrew
          Yankari Shrew
          The Yankari Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, and Sudan. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.-References:...

           (Crocidura yankariensis)
        • Zaphir's Shrew
          Zaphir's Shrew
          The Zaphir's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ethiopia and Kenya. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-Source:...

           (Crocidura zaphiri)
        • Zarudny's Rock Shrew
          Zarudny's Rock Shrew
          The Zarudny's Rock Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Crocidura zarudnyi)
        • Upemba Shrew
          Upemba Shrew
          The Upemba Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

           (Crocidura zimmeri)
        • Cretan Shrew
          Cretan Shrew
          The Cretan Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic and exclusive to the island of Crete, Greece. Its natural habitat is temperate shrubland, and is threatened by habitat loss...

           (Crocidura zimmermanni)
      • Genus Diplomesodon
        • Piebald Shrew
          Piebald Shrew
          The Piebald Shrew is a shrew found in the Turan Lowland east of the Caspian Sea in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. It grows to 2-2 3/4 inches in length, and usually hunts for insects and lizards at night. It is the only member of the genus Diplomesodon.-References:*Animal, Smithsonian Institution,...

           (Diplomesodon pulchellum)
      • Genus Feroculus
        • Kelaart's Long-clawed Shrew
          Kelaart's Long-clawed Shrew
          Kelaart's Long-clawed Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is monotypic within the genus Feroculus. It is endemic to Sri Lanka and southern India. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and swamps...

           (Feroculus feroculus)
      • Genus Paracrocidura (Large-headed shrew
        Large-headed shrew
        The large-headed shrews are the members of the genus Paracrocidura. They are mammals in the family Soricidae. The genus contains the following species:* Grauer's Large-headed Shrew...

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        • Grauer's Large-headed Shrew
          Grauer's Large-headed Shrew
          The Grauer's Large-headed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-Source:...

           (Paracrocidura graueri)
        • Greater Large-headed Shrew
          Greater Large-headed Shrew
          The Greater Large-headed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, and swamps. It is threatened...

           (Paracrocidura maxima)
        • Lesser Large-headed Shrew
          Lesser Large-headed Shrew
          The Lesser Large-headed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:*...

           (Paracrocidura schoutedeni)
      • Genus Ruwenzorisorex
        • Ruwenzori Shrew
          Ruwenzori Shrew
          The Ruwenzori Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Ruwenzorisorex. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. It is semiaquatic, living along streams in tropical cloud forest.-References:* Hutterer, R. & Kerbis...

           (Ruwenzorisorex suncoides)
      • Genus Scutisorex
        • Armored Shrew (Scutisorex somereni)
      • Genus Solisorex
        • Pearson's Long-clawed Shrew
          Pearson's Long-clawed Shrew
          Pearson's Long-clawed Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is monotypic within the genus Solisorex. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat...

           (Solisorex pearsoni)
      • Genus Suncus
        Suncus
        Suncus is a genus of shrews in the family Soricidae.-Classification:*Genus Suncus**Taita Shrew **Black Shrew **Day's Shrew **Etruscan Shrew...

        • Taita Shrew (Suncus aequatorius)
        • Black Shrew
          Black Shrew
          The Black Shrew is a white-toothed shrew only known from Mount Kinabalu in the Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range. It is the smallest shrew of its kind and lives in parts of middle Asia....

           (Suncus ater)
        • Day's Shrew
          Day's Shrew
          The Day's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to India. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

           (Suncus dayi)
        • Etruscan Shrew (Suncus etruscus)
        • Sri Lankan Shrew
          Sri Lankan Shrew
          The Sri Lankan Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Suncus fellowesgordoni)
        • Bornean Pygmy Shrew
          Bornean Pygmy Shrew
          The Bornean Pygmy Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It was named for zoologist Charles Hose. It is endemic to Malaysia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....

           (Suncus hosei)
        • Least Dwarf Shrew
          Least Dwarf Shrew
          The Least Dwarf Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Uganda...

           (Suncus infinitesimus)
        • Greater Dwarf Shrew
          Greater Dwarf Shrew
          The Greater Dwarf Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and dry savanna.-References:* Hutterer, R....

           (Suncus lixus)
        • Madagascan Pygmy Shrew
          Madagascan Pygmy Shrew
          The Madagascan Pygmy Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in Madagascar and the Comoros....

           (Suncus madagascariensis)
        • Malayan Pygmy Shrew
          Malayan Pygmy Shrew
          The Malayan Pygmy Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Malaysia and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.-Source:...

           (Suncus malayanus)
        • Climbing Shrew
          Climbing Shrew
          The Climbing Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family, which is found in subtropical Africa. It is found in Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi,...

           (Suncus megalura)
        • Flores Shrew
          Flores Shrew
          The Flores Shrew is a white-toothed shrew found only on Flores Island, Indonesia. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range....

           (Suncus mertensi)
        • Asian Highland Shrew
          Asian Highland Shrew
          The Asian Highland Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in India and Sri Lanka. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...

           (Suncus montanus)
        • Asian House Shrew (Suncus murinus
          Suncus murinus
          The Asian House Shrew , or the Asian Musk Shrew, is a widespread, adaptable species of shrew found mainly in South Asia but introduced widely throughout Asia....

          )
        • Remy's Pygmy Shrew
          Remy's Pygmy Shrew
          The Remy's Pygmy Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . ...

           (Suncus remyi)
        • Anderson's Shrew
          Anderson's Shrew
          The Anderson's Shrew is a medium-sized species of shrew. It is light gray in color with yellow fur around the throat and pectoral region, comparatively large ears and a tail measures about 50 - 70% of body length....

           (Suncus stoliczkanus)
        • Lesser Dwarf Shrew
          Lesser Dwarf Shrew
          The Lesser Dwarf Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.-References:...

           (Suncus varilla)
        • Jungle Shrew
          Jungle Shrew
          The Jungle Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

           (Suncus zeylanicus)
      • Genus Sylvisorex (forest shrew
        Forest shrew
        The forest shrews are the members of the genus Sylvisorex. They are mammals in the family Soricidae and are found only in Africa. The genus name comes from the Latin world "silva" which means "forest" and "sorex", which means "shrew-mouse". This reflects the nature of these shrews, which prefer...

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        • Cameroonian Forest Shrew
          Cameroonian Forest Shrew
          The Cameroonian Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in the Montane forests of Western Cameroon around Mount Oku and Lake Manengouba, and in Southeastern Nigeria in the Gotel Mountains or Adamawa Plateau.Type Locality: Cameroon, Lake Manengouba, 1800...

           (Sylvisorex cameruniensis)
        • Grant's Forest Shrew
          Grant's Forest Shrew
          The Grant's Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in the mountain forests of Central Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.Type Locality: Uganda, Ruwenzori East, Mubuku...

           (Sylvisorex granti)
        • Howell's Forest Shrew
          Howell's Forest Shrew
          The Howell's Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-Source:...

           (Sylvisorex howelli)
        • Bioko Forest Shrew
          Bioko Forest Shrew
          The Bioko Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Hutterer, R. &...

           (Sylvisorex isabellae)
        • Johnston's Forest Shrew
          Johnston's Forest Shrew
          The Johnston's Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda...

           (Sylvisorex johnstoni)
        • Kongana Shrew
          Kongana Shrew
          The Kongana Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Central African Republic. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-Source:...

           (Sylvisorex konganensis)
        • Moon Forest Shrew
          Moon Forest Shrew
          The Moon Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-References:...

           (Sylvisorex lunaris)
        • Mt. Cameroon Forest Shrew
          Mt. Cameroon Forest Shrew
          The Mt. Cameroon Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-Source:...

           (Sylvisorex morio)
        • Greater Forest Shrew
          Greater Forest Shrew
          The Greater Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . ...

           (Sylvisorex ollula)
        • Lesser Forest Shrew
          Lesser Forest Shrew
          The Lesser Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....

           (Sylvisorex oriundus)
        • Rain Forest Shrew
          Rain Forest Shrew
          The Rain Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is known only from its type locality, and from Kongana, Central African Republic.Type Locality: Cameroon, SW Province, Korup N...

           (Sylvisorex pluvialis)
        • Volcano Shrew
          Volcano Shrew
          The Volcano Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in the high altitude rainforest of Burundi, Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda...

           (Sylvisorex vulcanorum)
    • Subfamily Myosoricinae
      Myosoricinae
      According to the current taxonomy, Myosoricinae is a subfamily of shrews. As such, they form one of three main types of shrew, the other two being the red-toothed shrews and the white-toothed shrews...

      • Genus Congosorex
        • Greater Congo Shrew
          Greater Congo Shrew
          The Greater Congo Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic of Democratic Republic of the Congo.-Habitat:Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests of Congo...

           (Congosorex polli)
        • Lesser Congo Shrew
          Lesser Congo Shrew
          The Lesser Congo Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....

           (Congosorex verheyeni)
      • Genus Myosorex
        Myosorex
        Myosorex is a mammal genus in the Soricidae family. The genus contains the following species:*Babault's Mouse Shrew, Myosorex babaulti*Montane Mouse Shrew, Myosorex blarina*Dark-footed Mouse Shrew, Myosorex cafer...

        • Babault's Mouse Shrew
          Babault's Mouse Shrew
          The Babault's Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Kerbis Peterhans, J. & Hutterer, R. 2004. ....

           (Myosorex babaulti)
        • Montane Mouse Shrew
          Montane Mouse Shrew
          The Montane Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

           (Myosorex blarina)
        • Dark-footed Mouse Shrew
          Dark-footed Mouse Shrew
          The Dark-footed Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Baxter, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July...

           (Myosorex cafer)
        • Eisentraut's Mouse Shrew
          Eisentraut's Mouse Shrew
          Eisentraut's Mouse Shrew is a Myosoricinae shrew found only on the island of Bioko, Equatorial Guinea. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range....

           (Myosorex eisentrauti)
        • Geata Mouse Shrew
          Geata Mouse Shrew
          The Geata Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-Source:...

           (Myosorex geata)
        • Kihaule's Mouse Shrew
          Kihaule's Mouse Shrew
          Kihaule's Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and plantations . It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

           (Myosorex kihaulei)
        • Long-tailed Forest Shrew
          Long-tailed Forest Shrew
          The Long-tailed Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation and swamps.-Source:...

           (Myosorex longicaudatus)
        • Oku Mouse Shrew
          Oku Mouse Shrew
          The Oku Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

           (Myosorex okuensis)
        • Rumpi Mouse Shrew
          Rumpi Mouse Shrew
          Rumpi Mouse Shrew is an Myosoricinae shrew found only on the Rumpi hills, Cameroon. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range....

           (Myosorex rumpii)
        • Schaller's Mouse Shrew
          Schaller's Mouse Shrew
          The Schaller's Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-References:...

           (Myosorex schalleri)
        • Sclater's Mouse Shrew
          Sclater's Mouse Shrew
          The Sclater's Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss....

           (Myosorex sclateri)
        • Thin Mouse Shrew
          Thin Mouse Shrew
          The Thin Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in South Africa and possibly Mozambique.-Source:* Baxter, R. & Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

           (Myosorex tenuis)
        • Forest Shrew
          Forest Shrew
          The Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Lesotho, South Africa, and Swaziland. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, dry savanna, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, and temperate grassland.-References:* Baxter, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July...

           (Myosorex varius)
        • Kilimanjaro Mouse Shrew
          Kilimanjaro Mouse Shrew
          The Kilimanjaro Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and swamps.-Source:...

           (Myosorex zinki)
      • Genus Surdisorex
        Surdisorex
        Surdisorex is a genus of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is one of three genera of African shrews, which, in turn, are one of three living subfamilies of shrews. They are called African mole shrews because of their similarity to moles, to which they are not closely related. There are three...

        • Aberdare Mole Shrew
          Aberdare Mole Shrew
          The Aberdare Mole Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Aberdare Mountains in Kenya. Its natural habitat is tropical high-altitude bamboo and grassland....

           (Surdisorex norae)
        • Mt. Kenya Mole Shrew
          Mt. Kenya Mole Shrew
          The Mt. Kenya Mole Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Mount Kenya in Kenya. Its natural habitat is tropical high-altitude bamboo and grassland.-Source:...

           (Surdisorex polulus)
    • Subfamily Soricinae
      • Tribe Anourosoricini
        • Genus Anourosorex
          Anourosorex
          Anourosorex is a small genus containing four species of shrew, called "Asian mole shrews" because they resemble moles and live in Asia, mostly in China, India and Indochina. Anourrosorex is the only known extant genus of the tribe Anourosoricini of red-toothed shrews...

          (mole shrews)
          • Assam Mole Shrew
            Assam Mole Shrew
            The Assam Mole Shrew is a species of red-toothed shrew endemic to India....

             (Anourosorex assamensis)
          • Giant Mole Shrew
            Giant Mole Shrew
            The Giant Mole Shrew is a species of red-toothed shrew native to Bhutan and India....

             (Anourosorex schmidi)
          • Chinese Mole Shrew
            Chinese Mole Shrew
            The Chinese Mole Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam....

             (Anourosorex squamipes)
          • Taiwanese Mole Shrew
            Taiwanese Mole Shrew
            The Taiwanese Mole Shrew is a species of red-toothed shrew native to Taiwan....

             (Anourosorex yamashinai)
      • Tribe Blarinellini
        • Genus Blarinella
          Blarinella
          Blarinella is a genus of mammal in the subfamily Soricinae of the family Soricidae. It contains the following species:*Indochinese Short-tailed Shrew *Asiatic Short-tailed Shrew...

          (Asiatic Short-tailed Shrew
          Asiatic Short-tailed Shrew
          The Asiatic Short-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to China....

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          • Indochinese Short-tailed Shrew
            Indochinese Short-tailed Shrew
            The Indochinese Short-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal of the Soricidae family. It is found in China and Vietnam....

             (Blarinella griselda)
          • Asiatic Short-tailed Shrew
            Asiatic Short-tailed Shrew
            The Asiatic Short-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to China....

             (Blarinella quadraticauda)
          • Burmese Short-tailed Shrew
            Burmese Short-tailed Shrew
            The Burmese Short-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in China and Myanmar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests....

             (Blarinella wardi)
      • Tribe Blarinini
        • Genus Blarina (American short-tailed shrew
          American short-tailed shrew
          The genus Blarina is a group of relatively large shrews with relatively short tails found in North America. They have 32 teeth and are in the red-toothed shrew subfamily....

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          • Northern Short-tailed Shrew
            Northern Short-tailed Shrew
            The Northern Short-tailed Shrew is the largest shrew in the genus Blarina, and occurs in the northeastern region of North America. It is a semifossorial, highly active and voracious insectivore and is present in a variety of habitats. It is notable in that it is one of the few venomous mammals...

             (Blarina brevicauda)
          • Southern Short-tailed Shrew
            Southern Short-tailed Shrew
            The Southern Short-tailed Shrew is a small, gray, short-tailed mammal that inhabits the eastern United States. The overall appearance is somewhat like a rodent, but is a member of the order Soricomorpha and should not be confused with a member of the order Rodentia. This shrew has a long, pointed...

             (Blarina carolinensis)
          • Elliot's Short-tailed Shrew
            Elliot's Short-tailed Shrew
            Elliot's short-tailed shrew is a small, slate grey, short-tailed species of shrew. Its common name comes from Daniel Giraud Elliot, who first described the species in 1899.-Description:...

             (Blarina hylophaga)
          • Everglades Short-tailed Shrew
            Everglades Short-tailed Shrew
            Blarina peninsulae is a species of mammal in the Blarina genus....

             (Blarina peninsulae)
        • Genus Cryptotis (Small-eared shrew
          Small-eared shrew
          The genus Cryptotis is a group of relatively small shrews with short ears, which are usually not visible, and short tails, commonly called small-eared shrews. They have 30 teeth and are members of the red-toothed shrew subfamily. Since 1992, Neal Woodman at the United States National Museum has...

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          • Mexican Small-eared Shrew
            Mexican Small-eared Shrew
            The Mexican Small-eared Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Mexico....

             (Cryptotis mexicana)
          • Nelson's Small-eared Shrew
            Nelson's Small-eared Shrew
            Nelson's Small-eared Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to eastern Mexico.The species was discovered by Edward William Nelson and Edward Alphonso Goldman in 1894, who collected a number of specimens from the slopes of the San Martín volcano in Veracruz, Mexico...

             (Cryptotis nelsoni)
          • Grizzled Small-eared Shrew (Cryptotis obscura)
          • Phillips' Small-eared Shrew (Cryptotis phillipsii)
          • Central Mexican Broad-clawed Shrew
            Central Mexican Broad-clawed Shrew
            The Central Mexican Broad-clawed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in the highlands above 2000 m in the Mexican states of Colima, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Mexico, and Puebla, Morelos, and in the Mexican Federal DistrictType Locality: Mexico, Volcán Popocatépetl,...

             (Cryptotis alticola)
          • Goldman's Broad-clawed Shrew
            Goldman's Broad-clawed Shrew
            Goldman's Broad-clawed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Guatemala and Mexico.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Cryptotis goldmani)
          • Goodwin's Broad-clawed Shrew
            Goodwin's Broad-clawed Shrew
            Goodwin's Broad-clawed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico.Type locality "Calel, altitude 10200 feet, Guatemala."-References:...

             (Cryptotis goodwini)
          • Guatemalan Broad-clawed Shrew
            Guatemalan broad-clawed shrew
            The Guatemalan broad-clawed shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is known from Guatemala and the Mexican state of Chiapas, where it has been found in montane forests of oak, pine and fir, as well as secondary forest, mostly at elevations above 2000 m. It feeds on insects....

             (Cryptotis griseoventris)
          • Oaxacan Broad-clawed Shrew (Cryptotis peregrina)
          • Eastern Cordillera Small-footed Shrew
            Eastern Cordillera small-footed shrew
            The Eastern Cordillera small-footed shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Colombia, where it is known from the western slopes of the central Cordillera Oriental at elevations from 1300 to 2715 m. It resembles C. colombiana.-References:*...

             (Cryptotis brachyonyx)
          • Colombian Small-footed Shrew (Cryptotis colombiana)
          • Honduran Small-eared Shrew
            Honduran Small-eared Shrew
            The Honduran Small-eared Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Honduras, possibly El Salvador, possibly Guatemala, and possibly Nicaragua.-Source:...

             (Cryptotis hondurensis)
          • Yucatan Small-eared Shrew
            Yucatan small-eared shrew
            The Yucatan small-eared shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is mainly known from lowlands of Guatemala, Belize and Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, where it has been found in dry scrubland and tropical dry forest at elevations below 100 m. It is threatened by deforestation....

             (Cryptotis mayensis)
          • Darién Small-eared Shrew
            Darién small-eared shrew
            The Darién small-eared shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is known only from montane regions along the border between Colombia and Darién Province, Panama, where it has been found in rainforest at elevations from 1400 to 1500 m. It has terrestrial habits....

             (Cryptotis mera)
          • Merriam's Small-eared Shrew (Cryptotis merriami)
          • Blackish Small-eared Shrew
            Blackish Small-eared Shrew
            The Blackish Small-eared Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in parts of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama. An example specific habitat is the Petenes mangroves of the Yucatan.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . ...

             (Cryptotis nigrescens)
          • Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew (Cryptotis equatoris
            Cryptotis equatoris
            The Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found on the western and eastern slopes of the Andes in central Ecuador....

            )
          • Medellín Small-eared Shrew
            Medellín small-eared shrew
            The Medellín small-eared shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Colombia, where it is known from the northern parts of the Cordillera Occidental and Cordillera Central at elevations from 2500 to 2800 m. The species is found in montane forest and cultivated areas,...

             (Cryptotis medellinia)
          • Merida Small-eared Shrew
            Merida Small-eared Shrew
            The Merida Small-eared Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Venezuela.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Cryptotis meridensis)
          • Wandering Small-eared Shrew
            Wandering Small-eared Shrew
            The Wandering Small-eared Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Ecuador.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Cryptotis montivaga)
          • Peruvian Small-eared Shrew
            Peruvian small-eared shrew
            The Peruvian small-eared shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is known only from northern Peru, where it has been found in shrubby "elfin" cloud forest in the Andes at elevations from 2050 to 3150 m. The species may also be present in Ecuador. It has the southernmost range of...

             (Cryptotis peruviensis)
          • Western Colombian Small-eared Shrew (Cryptotis squaipes)
          • Tamá Small-eared Shrew
            Tamá small-eared shrew
            The Tamá small-eared shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is known from the Cordillera Oriental of Colombia and the Páramo de Tamá of western Venezuela, where it has been found primarily in cloud forest at elevations between 2380 and 3330 m. Its range includes Venezuela's El...

             (Cryptotis tamensis)
          • Thomas' Small-eared Shrew
            Thomas' Small-eared Shrew
            Thomas' Small-eared Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Cryptotis thomasi)
          • Central American Least Shrew
            Central American Least Shrew
            The Central American Least Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in the highlands and mid-elevations from the western part of the northern coast of Honduras to central Costa Rica. It is found in El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. It was considered to be a...

             (Cryptotis orophila)
          • North American Least Shrew (Cryptotis parva)
          • Tropical Small-eared Shrew
            Tropical Small-eared Shrew
            The Tropical Small-eared Shrew is a very small mammal of the Soricidae family. The species is found in the eastern highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, and parts of Belize and Guatemala. Until recently it was considered a subspecies of the North American Least Shrew but it has gained species status...

             (Cryptotis tropicalis)
          • Enders's Small-eared Shrew
            Enders's Small-eared Shrew
            Enders's Small-eared Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Panama.-Source:* Baillie, J. 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Cryptotis endersi)
          • Talamancan Small-eared Shrew
            Talamancan Small-eared Shrew
            The Talamancan Small-eared Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.-Source:* Baillie, J. 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Cryptotis gracilis)
          • Big Mexican Small-eared Shrew
            Big Mexican Small-eared Shrew
            The Big Mexican Small-eared Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Mexico.-References:* George, S. 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Cryptotis magna)
      • Tribe Nectogalini
        Nectogalini
        Nectogalini is a tribe of Old World water shrews within the family Soricidae. As of late 2007, it consisted of six extant genera and 25 species, with some of the latter being further divided into subspecies.-Adaptation to semi-aquatic life:...

        • Genus Chimarrogale (Asiatic water shrew
          Asiatic water shrew
          The Asiatic water shrews are the members of the genus Chimarrogale. They are mammals in the subfamily Soricinae of the family Soricidae...

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          • Malayan Water Shrew (Chimarrogale hantu)
          • Himalayan Water Shrew
            Himalayan Water Shrew
            The Himalayan Water Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in China, India, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Taiwan, and Vietnam.-References:...

             (Chimarrogale himalayica)
          • Bornean Water Shrew
            Bornean Water Shrew
            The Bornean Water Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Malaysia. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...

             (Chimarrogale phaeura)
          • Japanese Water Shrew (Chimarrogale platycephalus)
          • Chinese Water Shrew
            Chinese Water Shrew
            The Chinese Water Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in China and Myanmar.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Chimarrogale styani)
          • Sumatran Water Shrew (Chimarrogale sumatrana)
        • Genus Chodsigoa
          Chodsigoa
          Chodsigoa is a genus of shrew in the Nectogalini tribe.-Species:There are currently 8 species classified under the Chodsigoa genus:*Chodsigoa caovansunga *Chodsigoa hypsibia...

          • Van Sung's Shrew
            Van Sung's Shrew
            Van Sung's Shrew , also known as Cao Van Sung mountain shrew is a species of shrew in the Soricomorpha order. Specimens of Chodsigoa caovansunga have been found in Vietnam....

             (Chodsigoa cauvansunga)
          • De Winton's Shrew
            De Winton's Shrew
            The De Winton's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to China.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Chodsigoa hypsibia)
          • Lamulate Shrew
            Lamulate Shrew
            The Lamulate Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to China.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Chodsigoa lamula)
          • Lowe's Shrew
            Lowe's Shrew
            The Lowe's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Chodsigoa parca)
          • Pygmy Brown-toothed Shrew
            Pygmy Brown-toothed Shrew
            The Pygmy Brown-toothed Shrew is a species of shrew in the Soricomorpha order. It is distributed in China.It was initially thought that Chodsigoa parva was the same as Chodsigoa lamula but it was concluded as its own species....

             (Chodsigoa parva)
          • Salenski's Shrew
            Salenski's Shrew
            Salenski's Shrew is a red-toothed shrew found only in northern Sichuan, China. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range....

             (Chodsigoa salenskii)
          • Smith's Shrew
            Smith's Shrew
            The Smith's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to China....

             (Chodsigoa smithii)
          • Lesser Taiwanese Shrew
            Lesser Taiwanese Shrew
            The Lesser Taiwanese Shrew is a rare species of shrew in the Soricomorpha order.-Further reading:***Motokawa M., Yu H.-T., Fang Y.-P., Cheng H.-C., Lin L.-K. and Harada M. 1997. Re-evaluation of the status of Chodsigoa sodalis Thomas, 1913 . Zoological Studies 36 : 42-47*...

             (Chodsigoa sodalis)
        • Genus Episoriculus
          Episoriculus
          Episoriculus is a genus of shrew in the Red-toothed shrew subfamily. They have been described to have a common name as the Brown-toothed shrews. It has been described as a subgenus to Soriculus in the past...

          • Hodgsons's Brown-toothed Shrew
            Hodgsons's Brown-toothed Shrew
            The Hodgsons's Brown-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in China, India, and Myanmar.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Episoriculus caudatus)
          • Taiwanese Brown-toothed Shrew
            Taiwanese Brown-toothed Shrew
            The Taiwanese Brown-toothed Shrew is a species of shrew in the Nectogalini tribe. It is found only in Taiwan....

             (Episoriculus fumidus)
          • Long-tailed Brown-toothed Shrew
            Long-tailed Brown-toothed Shrew
            The Long-tailed Brown-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Vietnam.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Episoriculus leucops)
          • Long-tailed Mountain Shrew
            Long-tailed Mountain Shrew
            The Long-tailed Mountain Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in China, Myanmar, Nepal, and Vietnam.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Episoriculus macrurus)
        • Genus Nectogale
          • Elegant Water Shrew
            Elegant Water Shrew
            The Elegant Water Shrew is a species of mammal in the subfamily Soricinae of the family Soricidae. It is monotypic within the genus Nectogale. It is found entirely in China.-References:...

             (Nectogale elegans)
        • Genus Neomys
          Neomys
          The genus Neomys is a group of three Eurasian water shrews from the subfamily Soricinae of the family Soricidae. These shrews are found in most of Europe, and parts of Northern Asia as well as Turkey and Iran...

          (Eurasian water shrew
          Eurasian Water Shrew
          The Eurasian Water Shrew, Neomys fodiens, known in the United Kingdom as the Water Shrew, is a relatively large shrew, up to long, with a tail up to three-quarters as long again. It has short dark fur, often with a few white tufts, a white belly, and a few stiff hairs around the feet and tail...

          s)
          • Mediterranean Water Shrew
            Mediterranean Water Shrew
            The Mediterranean or Miller's Water Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family.-Distribution:This shrew is found in Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia,...

             (Neomys anomalus)
          • Eurasian Water Shrew
            Eurasian Water Shrew
            The Eurasian Water Shrew, Neomys fodiens, known in the United Kingdom as the Water Shrew, is a relatively large shrew, up to long, with a tail up to three-quarters as long again. It has short dark fur, often with a few white tufts, a white belly, and a few stiff hairs around the feet and tail...

             (Neomys fodiens)
          • Transcaucasian Water Shrew
            Transcaucasian Water Shrew
            The Transcaucasian Water Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia , possibly Iran , and possibly Turkey.-References:...

             (Neomys teres)
        • Genus Nesiotites
          Nesiotites
          Nesiotites is an extinct genus in the shrew subfamily Soricinae.- Species :* Genus Nesiotites** Balearic Shrew ** Corsican Giant Shrew *** Sardinian Shrew...

          • Balearic Shrew
            Balearic Shrew
            The Balearic Shrew is an extinct species of shrew from Majorca and Minorca, in the Balearic Islands of Spain....

             (Nesiotites hidalgo)
          • Sardinian Shrew
            Sardinian Shrew
            The Sardinian Shrew s an extinct species of shrew from Europe ....

             (Nesiotites similis)
        • Genus Soriculus
          Soriculus
          Soriculus nigrescens, also known as the Himalayan Shrew, is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal...

          • Himalayan Shrew (Soriculus nigrescens)
      • Tribe Notiosoricini
        • Genus Megasorex
          • Mexican Shrew
            Mexican Shrew
            The Mexican Shrew is a species of mammal from the subfamily Soricinae in the family Soricidae. It is monotypic within the genus Megasorex. It is endemic to Mexico.-References:...

             (Megasorex gigas)
        • Genus Notiosorex
          Notiosorex
          Notiosorex is a genus of shrew from the subfamily Soricinae.- Species :* Genus Notiosorex** Cockrum's Gray Shrew ** Crawford's Gray Shrew ** Large-eared Gray Shrew...

          • Cockrum's Gray Shrew
            Cockrum's Gray Shrew
            Notiosorex cockrumi, also called Cockrum's Gray Shrew or Cockrum's Desert Shrew, is a tiny species of shrew named in 2003. This red-toothed shrew, which is as light as a penny, is the first new mammal species from Arizona since 1977. Its range extends from Arizona to central Sonora, Mexico....

             (Notiosorex cockrumi)
          • Crawford's Gray Shrew (Notiosorex crawfordi)
          • Large-eared Gray Shrew
            Large-eared Gray Shrew
            The Large-eared Gray Shrew, Notiosorex evotis, is a species of shrew.- External links :*...

             (Notiosorex evotis)
          • Villa's Gray Shrew
            Villa's Gray Shrew
            Villa's Gray Shrew is a shrew native to North America. In its native northeastern Mexico, it is called "Una Musaraña."- External links :*...

             (Notiosorex villai)
      • Tribe Soricini
        • Genus Sorex
          Sorex
          The genus Sorex includes many of the common shrews of Eurasia and North America. Members of this genus, known as long-tailed shrews, are the only members of the tribe Soricini of the subfamily Soricinae...

          (Long-tailed shrews)
          • Glacier Bay Water Shrew
            Glacier Bay Water Shrew
            The Glacier Bay Water Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Alaska in the United States. It can swim underwater, and when it stops swimming, air trapped in its fur lets it float back up to the surface. Due to small hairs on its feet, the water shrew can actually...

             (Sorex alaskanus)
          • Alpine Shrew
            Alpine Shrew
            The Alpine Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, the Republic of Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and...

             (Sorex alpinus)
          • Valais Shrew
            Valais Shrew
            The Valais Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in all of Italy except southern Apulia, in southeastern France, and in southern Switzerland....

             (Sorex antinorii)
          • Common Shrew
            Common Shrew
            The Common Shrew or Eurasian Shrew, Sorex araneus, is the most common shrew, and one of the most common mammals, throughout Northern Europe, including Great Britain, but excluding Ireland. It is long and weighs , and has velvety dark brown fur with a pale underside. Juvenile shrews have lighter...

             (Sorex araneus)
          • Arctic Shrew
            Arctic Shrew
            The Arctic Shrew , also known as the Blackback Shrew or Saddlebacked Shrew, is a medium-sized shrew found in Canada and the northern United States. Separate species status has been proposed for the Maritime Shrew which is found in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and had been considered to be a...

             (Sorex arcticus)
          • Arizona Shrew
            Arizona Shrew
            The Arizona Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Chihuahua in Mexico and in Arizona and New Mexico in the United States....

             (Sorex arizonae)
          • Udine Shrew
            Udine Shrew
            The Udine Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in the Udine province of north-east Italy and in western Slovenia.-References:...

             (Sorex arunchi)
          • Tien Shan Shrew
            Tien Shan Shrew
            The Tien Shan Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in China and Kazakhstan.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex asper)
          • Dneper Common Shrew (Sorex averini)
          • Baird's Shrew
            Baird's Shrew
            Baird's Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to northwest Oregon. Baird's Shrew inhabits moist conifer forests....

             (Sorex bairdii)
          • Lesser Striped Shrew
            Lesser Striped Shrew
            The Lesser Striped Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in China, Myanmar, and Nepal.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex bedfordiae)
          • Marsh Shrew
            Marsh Shrew
            The Marsh Shrew , also known as the Pacific Water Shrew, is a large North American shrew found near aquatic habitats, the largest member of genus Sorex in North America...

             (Sorex bendirii)
          • Buchara Shrew
            Buchara Shrew
            The Buchara Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tajikistan....

             (Sorex buchariensis)
          • Laxmann's Shrew
            Laxmann's Shrew
            Laxmann's Shrew is a species of shrew. An adult Laxmann's Shrew has a weight of 3-11 grams and a body length of 4.8-7.8 cm, with a tail of 3.9-5.2 cm. It is reported across northern Eurasia from the Baltic to the Sea of Japan, including Hokkaidō, Sakhalin, and the Korean Peninsula...

             (Sorex caecutiens)
          • Kamchatka Shrew
            Kamchatka Shrew
            The Kamchatka Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Russia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex camtschatica)
          • Gansu Shrew
            Gansu Shrew
            The Gansu Shrew is a red-toothed shrew found only in the Gansu province, China. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range....

             (Sorex cansulus)
          • Cinereus Shrew (Sorex cinereus)
          • Millet's Shrew (Sorex coronatus)
          • Stripe-backed Shrew (Sorex cylindricauda)
          • Siberian Large-toothed Shrew
            Siberian Large-toothed Shrew
            The Siberian Large-toothed Shrew is a species of shrew. An adult Siberian Large-toothed Shrew has a weight of 4.6-6.0 grams and a body length of 5.5-6.4 centimeters, with a tail of 2.4-3.75 centimeters...

             (Sorex daphaenodon)
          • Long-tailed Shrew
            Long-tailed Shrew
            The Long-tailed Shrew or Rock Shrew is a small North American shrew found in Atlantic Canada and the north-eastern United States....

             (Sorex dispar)
          • Zacatecas Shrew
            Zacatecas Shrew
            The Zacatecas Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Mexico.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex emarginatus)
          • Chinese Highland Shrew
            Chinese Highland Shrew
            The Chinese Highland Shrew is a species of shrew in the Soricidae family. It is found in China....

             (Sorex excelsus)
          • Smoky Shrew
            Smoky Shrew
            The Smoky Shrew, Sorex fumeus, is a medium-sized North American shrew found in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States.It is dull grey in colour with lighter underparts and a long tail which is brown on top and yellowish underneath. During winter, its fur is grey...

             (Sorex fumeus)
          • Gaspé Shrew
            Gaspé Shrew
            The Gaspé Shrew is a North American shrew found on the Gaspé peninsula of Quebec, on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick...

             (Sorex gaspensis)
          • Slender Shrew
            Slender Shrew
            The Slender Shrew 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...

             (Sorex gracillimus)
          • Iberian Shrew
            Iberian Shrew
            The Iberian Shrew or Lagranja Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Portugal and Spain.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex granarius)
          • Prairie Shrew
            Prairie Shrew
            The Prairie Shrew is a small shrew found in the Canadian prairies and midwestern United States. At one time, this species was considered to be a subspecies of the similar Cinereus Shrew, S. cinereus....

             (Sorex haydeni)
          • Azumi Shrew
            Azumi Shrew
            The Azumi Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Japan. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex hosonoi)
          • American Pygmy Shrew (Sorex hoyi)
          • Taiga Shrew
            Taiga Shrew
            The Taiga Shrew , also known as the Even-toothed Shrew can achieve a body length of about 67 millimeters, with a tail of about 43 millimeters. This shrew is very similar to the Long-Clawed Shrew. This species inhabits forested mountain valleys, and is found across northern Eurasia...

             (Sorex isodon)
          • Saint Lawrence Island Shrew
            Saint Lawrence Island Shrew
            The Saint Lawrence Island Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found only on Alaska's St. Lawrence Island....

             (Sorex jacksoni)
          • Kozlov's Shrew
            Kozlov's Shrew
            Kozlov's Shrew is a red-toothed shrew found only at the Mekong River, Tibet, China. This shrew listed as a "data deficient"....

             (Sorex kozlovi)
          • Paramushir Shrew
            Paramushir Shrew
            The Paramushir Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Russia. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

             (Sorex leucogaster)
          • Southeastern Shrew
            Southeastern Shrew
            The Southeastern Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in the southeastern United States....

             (Sorex longirostris)
          • Mount Lyell Shrew
            Mount Lyell Shrew
            The Mount Lyell Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to a small area in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California in the United States....

             (Sorex lyelli)
          • Large-toothed Shrew
            Large-toothed Shrew
            The Large-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Mexico.-Source:* Baillie, J. 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex macrodon)
          • Maritime Shrew
            Maritime Shrew
            The Maritime Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in Canada....

             (Sorex maritimensis)
          • Merriam's Shrew
            Merriam's Shrew
            Merriam's Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to the western United States and southern British Columbia in Canada....

             (Sorex merriami)
          • Carmen Mountain Shrew
            Carmen Mountain Shrew
            The Carmen Mountain Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Mexico.-References:* George, S. 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex milleri)
          • Eurasian Least Shrew
            Eurasian Least Shrew
            The Eurasian Least Shrew , also called the Lesser Pygmy Shrew, is the second-smallest mammal in the world after the Etruscan Shrew.- Appearance :...

             (Sorex minutissimus)
          • Eurasian Pygmy Shrew
            Eurasian pygmy shrew
            The Eurasian Pygmy Shrew , often known simply as the Pygmy Shrew, is a widespread shrew of northern Eurasia. It is the only shrew native to Ireland....

             (Sorex minutus)
          • Ussuri Shrew
            Ussuri Shrew
            The Ussuri Shrew , also known as the Giant Shrew, is a species of shrew found in Northeast Asia. An adult Ussuri Shrew has a body length of 7.4-9.4 cm, with a tail of 6.3-7.1 cm. It is found on the rocky slopes of mountains in the Korean Peninsula, northeastern China, and the Russian Far East...

             (Sorex mirabilis)
          • Dusky Shrew
            Dusky shrew
            Dusky shrew may refer to one of at least three species of shrew:* Sorex isodon, also called Taiga Shrew* Sorex monticolus, also called the Montane Shrew* Crocidura pullata, also called the Kashmir White-toothed Shrew...

             (Sorex monticolus)
          • Dwarf Shrew
            Dwarf Shrew
            The Dwarf Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming in the United States....

             (Sorex nanus)
          • New Mexico Shrew
            New Mexico Shrew
            The New Mexico Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found only in New Mexico in the Capitan, Manzano, and Sandia Mountains. Its total length is 103 to 121 millimeters. Its tail length is 39 to 54 millimeters. It weighs 6 to 8 grams. It was included in Sorex monticolus until...

             (Sorex neomexicanus)
          • Mexican Long-tailed Shrew
            Mexican Long-tailed Shrew
            The Mexican Long-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Mexico.-Source:* Baillie, J. 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex oreopolus)
          • Orizaba Long-tailed Shrew
            Orizaba Long-tailed Shrew
            The Orizaba Long-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in the states of Federal District, México, Michoacán, Morelos, Puebla, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz in Mexico....

             (Sorex orizabae)
          • Ornate Shrew
            Ornate Shrew
            The Ornate Shrew, Sorex ornatus, is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Baja California in Mexico and California in the United States. The Tule Shrew is a likely extinct subspecies; it is only known by four specimens collected in 1905. Other subspecies include the "Suisun...

             (Sorex ornatus)
          • Pacific Shrew
            Pacific Shrew
            The Pacific Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to western Oregon in the United States....

             (Sorex pacificus)
          • American Water Shrew
            American Water Shrew
            The American Water Shrew or Northern Water Shrew, is a large North American shrew found in aquatic habitats. Some sources include the Glacier Bay Water Shrew, S. alaskanus, within this species....

             (Sorex palustris)
          • Kashmir Pygmy Shrew
            Kashmir Pygmy Shrew
            The Kashmir Pygmy Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in India and Pakistan.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex planiceps)
          • Portenko's Shrew
            Portenko's Shrew
            Portenko's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Russia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex portenkoi)
          • Preble's Shrew
            Preble's Shrew
            Preble's Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to southern British Columbia in Canada and the western United States....

             (Sorex preblei)
          • Pribilof Island Shrew
            Pribilof Island Shrew
            The Pribilof Island Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found only on Alaska's Pribilof Islands.-Further reading:* http://aknhp.uaa.alaska.edu/zoology/pdfs/mammals/Priblof%20Shrew.pdf...

             (Sorex pribilofensis)
          • Radde's Shrew
            Radde's Shrew
            Radde's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, and Turkey.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex raddei)
          • Flat-skulled Shrew
            Flat-skulled Shrew
            The Flat-skulled Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Mongolia, China and Russia....

             (Sorex roboratus)
          • Apennine Shrew
            Apennine Shrew
            The Apennine Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Italy.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex samniticus)
          • Caucasian Shrew
            Caucasian Shrew
            The Caucasian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Russia and Turkey.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex satunini)
          • Saussure's Shrew
            Saussure's Shrew
            Saussure's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Guatemala and Mexico.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex saussurei)
          • Sclater's Shrew
            Sclater's Shrew
            Sclater's Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Mexico.-Source:* Cuarón, A.D. & de Grammont, P.C. 2008. . Downloaded on 25 February 2009....

             (Sorex sclateri)
          • Shinto Shrew
            Shinto Shrew
            The Shinto Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Japan.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex shinto)
          • Chinese Shrew
            Chinese Shrew
            The Chinese Shrew or Dusky Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to China. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....

             (Sorex sinalis)
          • Fog Shrew
            Fog Shrew
            The Fog Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to the northern California and Oregon in the United States....

             (Sorex sonomae)
          • San Cristobal Shrew
            San Cristobal Shrew
            The San Cristobal Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Mexico.-Source:* Cuarón, A.D., de Grammont, P.C., Matson, J. & Woodman, N. 2008. . Downloaded on 25 February 2009....

             (Sorex stizodon)
          • Inyo Shrew
            Inyo Shrew
            The Inyo Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to California and Nevada in the United States....

             (Sorex tenellus)
          • Tibetan Shrew
            Tibetan Shrew
            The Tibetan Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in China.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex thibetanus)
          • Trowbridge's Shrew
            Trowbridge's Shrew
            Trowbridge's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in southern British Columbia in Canada and in Washington, Oregon, and California in the United States....

             (Sorex trowbridgii)
          • Tundra Shrew
            Tundra Shrew
            The Tundra Shrew is a small shrew found in Alaska, the northern Yukon Territory, the MacKenzie Delta region of the Northwest Territories, extreme northwestern British Columbia and eastern Russia...

             (Sorex tundrensis)
          • Barren Ground Shrew
            Barren Ground Shrew
            The Barren Ground Shrew is a small shrew found in northern Canada west of Hudson Bay and in Alaska. At one time, this species was considered to be a subspecies of the similar Cinereus Shrew . It is similar in appearance and thought to be closely related to the Saint Lawrence Island Shrew and...

             (Sorex ugyunak)
          • Long-clawed Shrew
            Long-clawed Shrew
            The Long-Clawed Shrew is a species of shrew. An adult Long-Clawed Shrew has a weight of less than 20 g and a body length of 54-97 mm, with a tail of 40-53 mm. It is distributed through the uplands of northeastern Asia, including northeastern North Korea....

             (Sorex unguiculatus)
          • Vagrant Shrew
            Vagrant Shrew
            The Vagrant Shrew is a medium-sized North American shrew. At one time, the Montane Shrew was considered to belong to the same species as this animal....

             (Sorex vagrans)
          • Chestnut-bellied Shrew
            Chestnut-bellied Shrew
            The Chestnut-bellied Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Mexico.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex ventralis)
          • Veracruz Shrew
            Veracruz Shrew
            The Veracruz Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in Mexico....

             (Sorex veraecrucis)
          • Verapaz Shrew
            Verapaz Shrew
            The Verapaz Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Guatemala and Mexico.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

             (Sorex veraepacis)
          • Caucasian Pygmy Shrew
            Caucasian Pygmy Shrew
            The Caucasian Pygmy Shrew or Ukrainian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia , Russia, Ukraine, possibly Iran , and possibly Turkey....

             (Sorex volnuchini)
          • Alaska Tiny Shrew
            Alaska Tiny Shrew
            The Alaska Tiny Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found only in Alaska....

             (Sorex yukonicus)
  • Family Talpidae
    Talpidae
    The family Talpidae includes the moles, shrew moles, desmans, and other intermediate forms of small insectivorous mammals of the order Soricomorpha...

    • Subfamily Scalopinae
      Scalopinae
      The Scalopinae, or New World moles, are one of three subfamilies of the Talpidae family, which consists of moles and mole-like animals; the other two subfamilies being the Old World Talpids and the Chinese Shrew-like Moles...

      • Tribe Condylurini
        • Genus Condylura
          • Star-nosed Mole
            Star-nosed mole
            The star-nosed mole is a small mole found in wet low areas of eastern Canada and the north-eastern United States, with records extending along the Atlantic coast as far as extreme southeastern Georgia...

            , Condylura cristata
      • Tribe Scalopini
        Scalopini
        The Scalopini are a tribe of moles belonging to the Talpidae family. They include all the New World moles apart from the strikingly distinctive Star-nosed Mole...

        • Genus Parascalops
          • Hairy-tailed Mole
            Hairy-tailed Mole
            The Hairy-tailed Mole , also known as Brewer's Mole, is a medium-sized North American mole. It is the only member of the genus Parascalops....

            , Parascalops breweri
        • Genus Scalopus
          • Eastern Mole
            Eastern Mole
            The eastern mole or common mole is a medium-sized, overall grey North American mole and the only member of the genus Scalopus. Its large, hairless, spade shaped forefeet are adapted for digging...

            , Scalopus aquaticus
        • Genus Scapanulus
          • Gansu Mole
            Gansu Mole
            The Gansu Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is the only species in the genus Scapanulus. It the only member of a tribe of genera commonly known as "New World Moles", the Scalopini, not to actually live in North America. It is endemic to China....

            , Scapanulus oweni
        • Genus Scapanus
          Scapanus
          Scapanus is a genus of moles in the family Talpidae. They live in North America from west of the Rockies south to Baja California del Norte, and north to British Columbia, wherever conditions permit a mole population; that is to say, apart from the most sandy, rocky, or developed places...

          • Broad-footed Mole
            Broad-footed Mole
            The Broad-footed Mole is a species of mammal in the family Talpidae. It is found in Baja California in Mexico and in California, Nevada and Oregon in the United States at elevations up to 3000 m. Its karyotype has 2n = 34, FN = 64....

            , Scapanus latimanus
          • Coast Mole
            Coast Mole
            The Coast Mole or Pacific Mole is a medium-sized North American mole.It is found in forested and open areas with moist soils along the Pacific coast from southwestern British Columbia to central California....

            , Scapanus orarius
          • Townsend's Mole
            Townsend's Mole
            The Townsend's Mole, Scapanus townsendii, is the largest North American mole.It is found in open lowland areas and open wooded areas with moist soils along the Pacific coast from southwestern British Columbia to northwestern California...

            , Scapanus townsendii
    • Subfamily Talpinae
      Talpinae
      The subfamily Talpinae, sometimes called "Old World moles" or "Old World moles and relatives", is one of three subfamilies of the mole family Talpidae, the others being the Scalopinae, or New World moles, and the Uropsilinae, or shrew-like moles....

      • Tribe Desmanini
        • Genus Desmana
          • Russian Desman
            Russian Desman
            The Russian Desman is a small semi-aquatic mammal that inhabits the Volga, Don and Ural River basins in Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. It constructs burrows into the banks of ponds and slow-moving streams, but prefers small, overgrown ponds with abundance of insects, crayfish and amphibians...

            , Desmana moschata
        • Genus Galemys
          • Pyrenean Desman
            Pyrenean Desman
            The Pyrenean Desman is a small semi-aquatic mammal that lives in the Pyrenees to the Iberian peninsula. The Pyrenean Desman is in the monotypic genus Galemys. The Pyrenean Desman lives in mountain streams....

            , Galemys pyrenaicus
      • Tribe Neurotrichini
        Neurotrichini
        Neurotrichini is a tribe within the subfamily Talpinae of the mole family. It includes the living genus Neurotrichus—with a single living species, the American shrew-mole as well as some fossil species—and the fossil Quyania....

        • Genus Neurotrichus
          Neurotrichus
          Neurotrichus is a genus of shrew-like moles. It is classified, together with the fossil genus Quyania, in the tribe Neurotrichini of the subfamily Talpinae. The only living species is the American shrew-mole of the northwestern United States and British Columbia...

          • Shrew-mole Neurotrichus gibbsii
      • Tribe Scaptonychini
        • Genus Scaptonyx
          • Long-tailed Mole
            Long-tailed Mole
            The Long-tailed Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is the only species in the genus Scaptonyx. It is found in China, Vietnam and Myanmar.-References:...

            , Scaptonyx fusicaudus
      • Tribe Talpini
        Talpini
        Talpini is a tribe, in the scientific classification system of binomial nomenclature. It encapsulates a group of mammals known as Old World Moles. It is a division of the subfamily Talpinae.-References:* Animal Diversity Web * Blackwell Synergy...

        • Genus Euroscaptor
          Euroscaptor
          Euroscaptor is a genus of mammal in the Talpidae family. Members are found in China, Japan and other countries of South and Southeast Asia.It contains the following six species to date:* Greater Chinese Mole...

          • Greater Chinese Mole
            Greater Chinese Mole
            The Greater Chinese Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is found in China and Vietnam.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

            , Euroscaptor grandis
          • Kloss's Mole
            Kloss's Mole
            The Kloss's Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is found in Laos, Malaysia, and Thailand.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

            , Euroscaptor klossi
          • Long-nosed Mole
            Long-nosed Mole
            The Long-nosed Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is endemic to China.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

            , Euroscaptor longirostris
          • Himalayan Mole
            Himalayan Mole
            The Himalayan Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Malaysia, and Nepal.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007.*...

            , Euroscaptor micrura
          • Japanese Mountain Mole
            Japanese Mountain Mole
            The Japanese Mountain Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is endemic to Japan. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and temperate grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...

            , Euroscaptor mizura
          • Small-toothed Mole
            Small-toothed Mole
            The Small-toothed Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is endemic to Vietnam. It is threatened by habitat loss....

            , Euroscaptor parvidens
        • Genus Mogera
          Mogera
          Mogera is a genus of mammal in the Talpidae family.It contains the following species:* Echigo Mole * Small Japanese Mole Mogera is a genus of mammal in the Talpidae family.It contains the following species:* Echigo Mole (Mogera etigo)* Small Japanese Mole Mogera is a genus of mammal in the Talpidae...

          • Small Japanese Mole
            Small Japanese Mole
            The Small Japanese Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is endemic to Japan.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

            , Mogera imaizumii
          • Insular Mole
            Insular Mole
            The Insular Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is found in China and Taiwan.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

            , Mogera insularis
          • Sado Mole
            Sado Mole
            The Sado Mole or Tokuda's Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is endemic to Japan.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

            , Mogera tokudae
          • Senkaku Mole, Mogera uchidai
          • Japanese Mole
            Japanese Mole
            The Japanese Mole , also known as Temminck's Mole, is a species of mole native to East Asia. Its range extends south from the Ussuri River and the Amur River through Manchuria, Korea, and Japan. A solitary and diurnal species, it can live for up to 3.5 years in the wild.-External links:**...

            , Mogera wogura
        • Genus Parascaptor
          • White-tailed Mole
            White-tailed Mole
            The White-tailed Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is found in China, India, and Myanmar.It is the only species in the genus Parascaptor....

            , Parascaptor leucura
        • Genus Scaptochirus
          • Short-faced Mole
            Short-faced Mole
            The Short-faced Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Scaptochirus. It is endemic to China.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

            , Scaptochirus moschatus
        • Genus Talpa
          • Altai Mole
            Altai Mole
            The Altai Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is found in northern Mongolia through the Taiga zone of the Siberia in Russia....

            , Talpa altaica
          • Blind Mole
            Blind Mole
            The Blind Mole , also known as the Mediterranean Mole, is a mole found in the Mediterranean region. It is similar to the European Mole, differing most prominently in having eyes covered with skin. It is found in Albania, France, Greece, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro, Portugal, San Marino, Serbia,...

            , Talpa caeca
          • Caucasian Mole
            Caucasian Mole
            The Caucasian Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is endemic to Russia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

            , Talpa caucasica
          • European Mole
            European Mole
            The European Mole, Talpa europaea, is a mammal of the order Soricomorpha. It is also known as the Common Mole and the Northern Mole....

            , Talpa europaea
          • Père David's Mole, Talpa davidiana
          • Levant Mole
            Levant Mole
            The Levant Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is found in Bulgaria, Russia, and Turkey.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

            , Talpa levantis
          • Spanish Mole
            Spanish Mole
            The Spanish Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is found in Portugal and Spain.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

            , Talpa occidentalis
          • Roman Mole
            Roman Mole
            The Roman Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is found in France and Italy.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

            , Talpa romana
          • Balkan Mole
            Balkan Mole
            The Balkan Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is found in Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Slovenia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

            , Talpa stankovici
      • Tribe Urotrichini
        Urotrichini
        Urotrichini are Japanese and American shrew-moles belonging to the Old World Moles and Relatives branch of the mole family. There are only three species, each of which represents its own genus. The name "Shrew-moles" refers to their morphological resemblance to shrews, while generally being thought...

        • Genus Dymecodon
          • True's Shrew Mole
            True's Shrew Mole
            True's Shrew Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is endemic to Japan.It is the only species in the genus Dymecodon . It was recently removed from the genus Urotrichus.-References:...

            , Dymecodon pilirostris
        • Genus Urotrichus
          • Japanese Shrew Mole
            Japanese Shrew Mole
            The Japanese Shrew Mole or Himizu is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is endemic to Japan. It is one of three Urotrichini and it is the only species in the genus Urotrichus.-References:...

            , Urotrichus talpoides
    • Subfamily Uropsilinae
      Uropsilinae
      The Uropsilinae are shrew-like members of the mole family endemic to the forested, high-alpine region bordering China, Myanmar, and Vietnam. They possess a long snout, a long slender tail, external ears, and small forefeet unspecialized for burrowing...

      • Genus Uropsilus
        • Anderson's Shrew Mole
          Anderson's Shrew Mole
          The Anderson's Shrew Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is endemic to China.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

          , Uropsilus andersoni
        • Gracile Shrew Mole
          Gracile Shrew Mole
          The Gracile Shrew Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is found in China and Myanmar.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....

          , Uropsilus gracilis
        • Inquisitive Shrew Mole
          Inquisitive Shrew Mole
          The Inquisitive Shrew Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is endemic to the Yunnan province of China, although its range is thought to extend over the border into Burma.-Source:...

          , Uropsilus investigator
        • Chinese Shrew Mole
          Chinese Shrew Mole
          The Chinese Shrew Mole is a species of mammal in the Talpidae family. It is endemic to China, Sichuan Province. Its natural habitat is temperate forests.-References:* EDGE...

          , Uropsilus soricipes
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