Wimperspitzmaus

Suncus etruscus

Least Concern

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Etruscan Shrew (Suncus etruscus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Found across Asia (Cyprus, Yemen) and Europe (6 countries).

🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇲🇹 Malta 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)

Species

Suncus etruscus (Wimperspitzmaus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Musarañita

French Pachyure étrusque

German Wimperspitzmaus

Portuguese Musaranho-anão

Turkish Etrüsk sivriburunu

Similar Species in Suncus

Suncus fellowesgordoni

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wimperspitzmaus?

The scientific name of Wimperspitzmaus is Suncus etruscus. It belongs to the genus Suncus.

What is the conservation status of Wimperspitzmaus?

Wimperspitzmaus (Suncus etruscus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wimperspitzmaus live?

Wimperspitzmaus is found in Found across Asia (Cyprus, Yemen) and Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Russia, Spain, Yemen.

What family does Wimperspitzmaus belong to?

Wimperspitzmaus (Suncus etruscus) belongs to the genus Suncus, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.

Is Wimperspitzmaus endangered?

No, Wimperspitzmaus (Suncus etruscus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Wimperspitzmaus belong to?

Wimperspitzmaus (Suncus etruscus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Wimperspitzmaus?

The closest relatives of Wimperspitzmaus in the genus Suncus include Asian house shrew, Jungle Shrew, Sri Lankan Shrew, Taita Shrew.