musaraigne pygmée
Sorex minutus
Vulnerable
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Eurasian pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Conservation Status
VU
Vulnerable
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(animal)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(mammifères)
Order
Soricomorpha
(Soricomorpha)
Family
Soricidae
Genus
Sorex
Species
Sorex minutus
(musaraigne pygmée)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Musaraña Enana
French
musaraigne pygmée
German
Zwergspitzmaus
Portuguese
Musaranho-anão-de-dentes-vermelhos
Turkish
Cüce sivriburun
Similar Species in Sorex
Musaraigne Alpine
Sorex alpinus
Near Threatened
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musaraigne arctique
Sorex arcticus
Least Concern
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musaraigne carrelet
Sorex araneus
Least Concern
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musaraigne cendrée
Sorex cinereus
Least Concern
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musaraigne couronnée
Sorex coronatus
Least Concern
Musaraigne des Apennins
Sorex samniticus
Least Concern
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Musaraigne De Valais
Sorex antinorii
Least Concern
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musaraigne fuligineuse
Sorex fumeus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of musaraigne pygmée?
The scientific name of musaraigne pygmée is Sorex minutus. It belongs to the genus Sorex.
What is the conservation status of musaraigne pygmée?
musaraigne pygmée (Sorex minutus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does musaraigne pygmée live?
musaraigne pygmée is found in Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Russia, Sweden.
What family does musaraigne pygmée belong to?
musaraigne pygmée (Sorex minutus) belongs to the genus Sorex, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.
Is musaraigne pygmée endangered?
Yes, musaraigne pygmée (Sorex minutus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does musaraigne pygmée belong to?
musaraigne pygmée (Sorex minutus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of musaraigne pygmée?
The closest relatives of musaraigne pygmée in the genus Sorex include Musaraigne Alpine, musaraigne arctique, musaraigne carrelet, musaraigne cendrée, musaraigne couronnée.
Genus Sorex — 20 Species
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Musaraigne Alpine
Sorex alpinus
musaraigne arctique
Sorex arcticus
musaraigne carrelet
Sorex araneus
musaraigne cendrée
Sorex cinereus
musaraigne couronnée
Sorex coronatus
Musaraigne des Apennins
Sorex samniticus
Musaraigne De Valais
Sorex antinorii
musaraigne fuligineuse
Sorex fumeus
Musaraigne Ibérique
Sorex granarius
musaraigne longicaude
Sorex dispar
MUSARAIGNE MASQUÉE
Sorex caecutiens
MUSARAIGNE NAINE
Sorex minutissimus
musaraigne palustre
Sorex palustris
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VU
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musaraigne pygmée
Sorex minutus
musaraigne pygmée
Sorex hoyi
Musaraigne Sombre
Sorex isodon
Kamchatka Shrew
Sorex camtschatica
Arizona Shrew
Sorex arizonae
Flat-skulled Shrew
Sorex roboratus
Siberian Large-toothed Shrew
Sorex daphaenodon
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