American water shrew
Sorex palustris
Least Concern
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The American water shrew (Sorex palustris) is a species in the genus Sorex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(животные)
Phylum
Chordata
(хордовые)
Class
Mammalia
(млекопитающие)
Order
Soricomorpha
(землеройкообразные)
Family
Soricidae
Genus
Sorex
Species
Sorex palustris
(American water shrew)
Names in Other Languages
French
musaraigne palustre
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Brozubka Dal'Nevostochnaya
Sorex gracillimus
Least Concern
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Burozubka Gigantskaya
Sorex mirabilis
Data Deficient
Burozubka Kamchatskaya
Sorex camtschatica
Least Concern
Burozubka Kavkazskaya
Sorex satunini
Least Concern
Burozubka Kogtistaya
Sorex unguiculatus
Least Concern
Burozubka Paramushirskaya
Sorex leucogaster
Data Deficient
Burozubka Ploskocherepnaya
Sorex roboratus
Least Concern
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Burozubka Radde
Sorex raddei
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of American water shrew?
The scientific name of American water shrew is Sorex palustris. It belongs to the genus Sorex.
What is the conservation status of American water shrew?
American water shrew (Sorex palustris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does American water shrew live?
American water shrew is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does American water shrew belong to?
American water shrew (Sorex palustris) belongs to the genus Sorex, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.
Is American water shrew endangered?
No, American water shrew (Sorex palustris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does American water shrew belong to?
American water shrew (Sorex palustris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).
What are the closest relatives of American water shrew?
The closest relatives of American water shrew in the genus Sorex include Brozubka Dal'Nevostochnaya, Burozubka Gigantskaya, Burozubka Kamchatskaya, Burozubka Kavkazskaya, Burozubka Kogtistaya.
Genus Sorex — 20 Species
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Brozubka Dal'Nevostochnaya
Sorex gracillimus
Burozubka Gigantskaya
Sorex mirabilis
Burozubka Kamchatskaya
Sorex camtschatica
Burozubka Kavkazskaya
Sorex satunini
Burozubka Kogtistaya
Sorex unguiculatus
Burozubka Paramushirskaya
Sorex leucogaster
Burozubka Ploskocherepnaya
Sorex roboratus
Burozubka Radde
Sorex raddei
Burozubka Volnukhina
Sorex volnuchini
Apennine Shrew
Sorex samniticus
Valais Shrew
Sorex antinorii
Laxmann's Shrew
Sorex caecutiens
Gansu Shrew
Sorex cansulus
long-tailed shrew
Sorex dispar
jersey shrew, french shrew, millets shrew
Sorex coronatus
Arizona Shrew
Sorex arizonae
Siberian Large-toothed Shrew
Sorex daphaenodon
Stripe-backed Shrew
Sorex cylindricauda
Chinese Shrew
Sorex sinalis
smoky shrew
Sorex fumeus
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