Eurasian pygmy shrew

Sorex minutus

Vulnerable

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유럽꼬마뒤쥐(Sorex minutus)는 IUCN 적색목록에서 취약(VU) 종으로 분류됩니다. 야생에서 위기에 처할 위험이 높으며 개체수가 감소하고 서식지 압박이 증가하고 있습니다.

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.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇪 Ireland

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Species

Sorex minutus (Eurasian pygmy shrew)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Musaraña Enana

French musaraigne pygmée

German Zwergspitzmaus

Portuguese Musaranho-anão-de-dentes-vermelhos

Turkish Cüce sivriburun

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian pygmy shrew?

The scientific name of Eurasian pygmy shrew is Sorex minutus. It belongs to the genus Sorex.

What is the conservation status of Eurasian pygmy shrew?

Eurasian pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eurasian pygmy shrew live?

Eurasian pygmy shrew 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 Eurasian pygmy shrew belong to?

Eurasian pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) belongs to the genus Sorex, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.

Is Eurasian pygmy shrew endangered?

Yes, Eurasian pygmy shrew (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 Eurasian pygmy shrew belong to?

Eurasian pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Eurasian pygmy shrew?

The closest relatives of Eurasian pygmy shrew in the genus Sorex include arctic shrew, cinereus shrew, American pygmy shrew, Iberian Shrew, Long-clawed Shrew.