Knirpsspitzmaus
Sorex minutissimus
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.
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 minutissimus
(Knirpsspitzmaus)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
MUSARAÑA MENUDA
French
MUSARAIGNE NAINE
German
Knirpsspitzmaus
Similar Species in Sorex
Alpenspitzmaus
Sorex alpinus
Near Threatened
Italienische Waldspitzmaus
Sorex samniticus
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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Waldspitzmaus
Sorex araneus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Knirpsspitzmaus?
The scientific name of Knirpsspitzmaus is Sorex minutissimus. It belongs to the genus Sorex.
What is the conservation status of Knirpsspitzmaus?
Knirpsspitzmaus (Sorex minutissimus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Knirpsspitzmaus live?
Knirpsspitzmaus is found in Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Russia, Sweden.
What family does Knirpsspitzmaus belong to?
Knirpsspitzmaus (Sorex minutissimus) belongs to the genus Sorex, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.
Is Knirpsspitzmaus endangered?
No, Knirpsspitzmaus (Sorex minutissimus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Knirpsspitzmaus belong to?
Knirpsspitzmaus (Sorex minutissimus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Knirpsspitzmaus?
The closest relatives of Knirpsspitzmaus in the genus Sorex include Alpenspitzmaus, Italienische Waldspitzmaus, Maskenspitzmaus, Schabrackenspitzmaus, Spanische Spitzmaus.
Genus Sorex — 20 Species
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VU
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LC
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LC
Alpenspitzmaus
Sorex alpinus
Italienische Waldspitzmaus
Sorex samniticus
🐾
LC
🐾
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
arctic shrew
Sorex arcticus
long-tailed shrew
Sorex dispar
Kamchatka Shrew
Sorex camtschatica
Arizona Shrew
Sorex arizonae
Flat-skulled Shrew
Sorex roboratus
Siberian Large-toothed Shrew
Sorex daphaenodon
Radde's Shrew
Sorex raddei
Slender Shrew
Sorex gracillimus
Stripe-backed Shrew
Sorex cylindricauda
smoky shrew
Sorex fumeus
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