Soricidae

Soricidae (Soricidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 15 genuss with 97 known species. Key genus groups include Anourosorex, Blarina, Blarinella, Chimarrogale, Chodsigoa, and Crocidura. Among its members, 12 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha).