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arctic shrew
Sorex arcticus
Least Concern
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The Arctic shrew (Sorex arcticus) is a species in the genus Sorex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Soricomorpha
(Soricomorpha)
Family
Soricidae
Genus
Sorex
Species
Sorex arcticus
(arctic shrew)
Names in Other Languages
French
musaraigne arctique
Similar Species in Sorex
Alpenspitzmaus
Sorex alpinus
Near Threatened
Italienische Waldspitzmaus
Sorex samniticus
Least Concern
Knirpsspitzmaus
Sorex minutissimus
Least Concern
Maskenspitzmaus
Sorex caecutiens
Least Concern
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Schabrackenspitzmaus
Sorex coronatus
Least Concern
Spanische Spitzmaus
Sorex granarius
Least Concern
Taigaspitzmaus
Sorex sinalis
Data Deficient
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Taiga-Spitzmaus
Sorex isodon
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of arctic shrew?
The scientific name of arctic shrew is Sorex arcticus. It belongs to the genus Sorex.
What is the conservation status of arctic shrew?
arctic shrew (Sorex arcticus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does arctic shrew belong to?
arctic shrew (Sorex arcticus) belongs to the genus Sorex, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.
Is arctic shrew endangered?
No, arctic shrew (Sorex arcticus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does arctic shrew belong to?
arctic shrew (Sorex arcticus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of arctic shrew?
The closest relatives of arctic shrew in the genus Sorex include Alpenspitzmaus, Italienische Waldspitzmaus, Knirpsspitzmaus, Maskenspitzmaus, Schabrackenspitzmaus.
Genus Sorex — 20 Species
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Alpenspitzmaus
Sorex alpinus
Italienische Waldspitzmaus
Sorex samniticus
Knirpsspitzmaus
Sorex minutissimus
Maskenspitzmaus
Sorex caecutiens
Schabrackenspitzmaus
Sorex coronatus
Spanische Spitzmaus
Sorex granarius
Taigaspitzmaus
Sorex sinalis
Taiga-Spitzmaus
Sorex isodon
Waldspitzmaus
Sorex araneus
Zwergspitzmaus
Sorex minutus
long-tailed shrew
Sorex dispar
American pygmy shrew
Sorex hoyi
Arizona Shrew
Sorex arizonae
Flat-skulled Shrew
Sorex roboratus
Siberian Large-toothed Shrew
Sorex daphaenodon
Ornate Shrew
Sorex ornatus
Radde's Shrew
Sorex raddei
Slender Shrew
Sorex gracillimus
Stripe-backed Shrew
Sorex cylindricauda
smoky shrew
Sorex fumeus
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