Watercolor illustration of Musaranho-anão (Suncus etruscus)

Musaranho-anão

Suncus etruscus

Least Concern
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A musaranho etrusco (Suncus etruscus) é classificada como Pouco Preocupante (LC) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. Amplamente distribuída e abundante em sua área de ocorrência, com populações estáveis e sem preocupações imediatas de conservação.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Found across Asia (Cyprus, Yemen) and Europe (6 countries).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Musarañita
French Pachyure étrusque
German Wimperspitzmaus
Portuguese Musaranho-anão
Turkish Etrüsk sivriburunu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Musaranho-anão?
The scientific name of Musaranho-anão is Suncus etruscus. It belongs to the genus Suncus.
What is the conservation status of Musaranho-anão?
Musaranho-anão (Suncus etruscus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Musaranho-anão live?
Musaranho-anão is found in Found across Asia (Cyprus, Yemen) and Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Russia, Spain, Yemen.
What family does Musaranho-anão belong to?
Musaranho-anão (Suncus etruscus) belongs to the genus Suncus, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.
Is Musaranho-anão endangered?
No, Musaranho-anão (Suncus etruscus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Musaranho-anão belong to?
Musaranho-anão (Suncus etruscus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Musaranho-anão?
The closest relatives of Musaranho-anão in the genus Suncus include Asian house shrew, Jungle Shrew, Sri Lankan Shrew, Taita Shrew.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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