North American least shrew
Cryptotis parva
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="north-american-least-shrew"></speciesfyi-species>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
Cryptotis
Species
Cryptotis parva
(North American least shrew)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Musaraña-orejillas mínima
Similar Species in Cryptotis
Blind Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis niausa
Data Deficient
Eastern Cordillera Small-footed Shrew
Cryptotis brachyonyx
Data Deficient
Medellín Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis medellinia
Least Concern
Colombian Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis colombiana
Least Concern
Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis equatoris
Least Concern
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Thomas' Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis thomasi
Least Concern
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Western Colombian Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis squamipes
Least Concern
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Wandering Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis montivaga
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of North American least shrew?
The scientific name of North American least shrew is Cryptotis parva. It belongs to the genus Cryptotis.
What is the conservation status of North American least shrew?
North American least shrew (Cryptotis parva) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does North American least shrew belong to?
North American least shrew (Cryptotis parva) belongs to the genus Cryptotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.
Is North American least shrew endangered?
No, North American least shrew (Cryptotis parva) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does North American least shrew belong to?
North American least shrew (Cryptotis parva) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of North American least shrew?
The closest relatives of North American least shrew in the genus Cryptotis include Blind Small-eared Shrew, Eastern Cordillera Small-footed Shrew, Medellín Small-eared Shrew, Colombian Small-eared Shrew, Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew.
Genus Cryptotis — 12 Species
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Blind Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis niausa
Eastern Cordillera Small-footed Shrew
Cryptotis brachyonyx
Medellín Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis medellinia
Colombian Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis colombiana
Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis equatoris
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North American least shrew
Cryptotis parva
Thomas' Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis thomasi
Western Colombian Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis squamipes
Wandering Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis montivaga
Merida Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis meridensis
Perija Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis perijensis
Tamá Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis tamensis
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