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musaraigne

Crocidura leucodon

Endangered

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The Bicoloured white-toothed shrew, bicoloured shrew (Crocidura leucodon) is a species in the genus Crocidura. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also fo

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Belgium, Russia, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)

Species

Crocidura leucodon (musaraigne)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Musaraña Bicolor

French musaraigne

German Feldspitzmaus

Similar Species in Crocidura

Crocidure d'Assumbo

Crocidura picea

Endangered

Crocidure des Canaries

Crocidura canariensis

Crocidure des Jardins

Crocidura suaveolens

Least Concern

Crocidure de Zimmermann

Crocidura zimmermanni

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of musaraigne?

The scientific name of musaraigne is Crocidura leucodon. It belongs to the genus Crocidura.

What is the conservation status of musaraigne?

musaraigne (Crocidura leucodon) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does musaraigne live?

musaraigne is found in Distributed across Belgium, Russia, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Russia, Ukraine.

What family does musaraigne belong to?

musaraigne (Crocidura leucodon) belongs to the genus Crocidura, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.

Is musaraigne endangered?

Yes, musaraigne (Crocidura leucodon) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does musaraigne belong to?

musaraigne (Crocidura leucodon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of musaraigne?

The closest relatives of musaraigne in the genus Crocidura include Crocidure d'Assumbo, Crocidure des Canaries, Crocidure De Sicile, Crocidure des Jardins, Crocidure de Zimmermann.