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Taiwanese Gray Shrew
Crocidura tanakae
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="taiwanese-gray-shrew"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Taiwan.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata
(حبليات)
Class
Mammalia
(ثدييات)
Order
Soricomorpha
(زبابيات الشكل)
Family
Soricidae
Genus
Crocidura
Species
Crocidura tanakae
(Taiwanese Gray Shrew)
Names in Other Languages
Chinese
Taiwan Shequ
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bicoloured white-toothed shrew, bicoloured shrew
Crocidura leucodon
Endangered
Canarian Shrew
Crocidura canariensis
Endangered
Caspian Shrew
Crocidura caspica
Data Deficient
Chinese White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura rapax
Data Deficient
Cretan Shrew
Crocidura zimmermanni
Endangered
Greater white-toothed shrew
Crocidura russula
Least Concern
Dsinezumi Shrew
Crocidura dsinezumi
Least Concern
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Whitaker s Shrew
Crocidura whitakeri
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Taiwanese Gray Shrew?
The scientific name of Taiwanese Gray Shrew is Crocidura tanakae. It belongs to the genus Crocidura.
What is the conservation status of Taiwanese Gray Shrew?
Taiwanese Gray Shrew (Crocidura tanakae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Taiwanese Gray Shrew live?
Taiwanese Gray Shrew is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Taiwanese Gray Shrew belong to?
Taiwanese Gray Shrew (Crocidura tanakae) belongs to the genus Crocidura, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.
Is Taiwanese Gray Shrew endangered?
No, Taiwanese Gray Shrew (Crocidura tanakae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Taiwanese Gray Shrew belong to?
Taiwanese Gray Shrew (Crocidura tanakae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Taiwanese Gray Shrew?
The closest relatives of Taiwanese Gray Shrew in the genus Crocidura include bicoloured white-toothed shrew, bicoloured shrew, Canarian Shrew, Caspian Shrew, Chinese White-toothed Shrew, Cretan Shrew.
Genus Crocidura — 16 Species
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bicoloured white-toothed shrew, bicoloured shrew
Crocidura leucodon
Canarian Shrew
Crocidura canariensis
Caspian Shrew
Crocidura caspica
Chinese White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura rapax
Cretan Shrew
Crocidura zimmermanni
Greater white-toothed shrew
Crocidura russula
Dsinezumi Shrew
Crocidura dsinezumi
Whitaker s Shrew
Crocidura whitakeri
Siberian Shrew
Crocidura sibirica
Sicilian Shrew
Crocidura sicula
Ussuri White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura lasiura
Cameroonian Shrew
Crocidura picea
Savanna Swamp Shrew
Crocidura longipes
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Taiwanese Gray Shrew
Crocidura tanakae
North African White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura pachyura
Lesser White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura suaveolens
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