Blind Small-eared Shrew

Cryptotis niausa

Data Deficient

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The Blind Small-eared Shrew (Cryptotis niausa) is a species in the genus Cryptotis. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)

Species

Cryptotis niausa (Blind Small-eared Shrew)

Similar Species in Cryptotis

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

North American least shrew

Cryptotis parva

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 Blind Small-eared Shrew?

The scientific name of Blind Small-eared Shrew is Cryptotis niausa. It belongs to the genus Cryptotis.

What is the conservation status of Blind Small-eared Shrew?

Blind Small-eared Shrew (Cryptotis niausa) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blind Small-eared Shrew live?

Blind Small-eared Shrew is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does Blind Small-eared Shrew belong to?

Blind Small-eared Shrew (Cryptotis niausa) belongs to the genus Cryptotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.

What kingdom does Blind Small-eared Shrew belong to?

Blind Small-eared Shrew (Cryptotis niausa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Blind Small-eared Shrew?

The closest relatives of Blind Small-eared Shrew in the genus Cryptotis include Eastern Cordillera Small-footed Shrew, Medellín Small-eared Shrew, Colombian Small-eared Shrew, Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew, North American least shrew.