Chinese Shrew
Sorex sinalis
Data Deficient
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About
The Chinese Shrew (Sorex sinalis) is a species in the genus Sorex. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
DD
Data Deficient
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Soricomorpha
(Soricomorpha)
Family
Soricidae
Genus
Sorex
Species
Sorex sinalis
(Chinese Shrew)
Names in Other Languages
Chinese
Shaanxi Qujing
German
Taigaspitzmaus
Similar Species in Sorex
Alpine Shrew
Sorex alpinus
Near Threatened
American pygmy shrew
Sorex hoyi
Least Concern
American water shrew
Sorex palustris
Least Concern
Apennine Shrew
Sorex samniticus
Least Concern
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arctic shrew
Sorex arcticus
Least Concern
Arizona Shrew
Sorex arizonae
Least Concern
Caucasian Pygmy Shrew
Sorex volnuchini
Least Concern
Caucasian Shrew
Sorex satunini
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Chinese Shrew?
The scientific name of Chinese Shrew is Sorex sinalis. It belongs to the genus Sorex.
What is the conservation status of Chinese Shrew?
Chinese Shrew (Sorex sinalis) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Chinese Shrew belong to?
Chinese Shrew (Sorex sinalis) belongs to the genus Sorex, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.
What kingdom does Chinese Shrew belong to?
Chinese Shrew (Sorex sinalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Chinese Shrew?
The closest relatives of Chinese Shrew in the genus Sorex include Alpine Shrew, American pygmy shrew, American water shrew, Apennine Shrew, arctic shrew.
Genus Sorex — 20 Species
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Alpine Shrew
Sorex alpinus
American pygmy shrew
Sorex hoyi
American water shrew
Sorex palustris
Apennine Shrew
Sorex samniticus
arctic shrew
Sorex arcticus
Arizona Shrew
Sorex arizonae
Caucasian Pygmy Shrew
Sorex volnuchini
Caucasian Shrew
Sorex satunini
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DD
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Chinese Shrew
Sorex sinalis
cinereus shrew
Sorex cinereus
common shrew
Sorex araneus
Eurasian Least Shrew
Sorex minutissimus
Eurasian pygmy shrew
Sorex minutus
Flat-skulled Shrew
Sorex roboratus
Gansu Shrew
Sorex cansulus
Iberian Shrew
Sorex granarius
jersey shrew, french shrew, millets shrew
Sorex coronatus
Kamchatka Shrew
Sorex camtschatica
Laxmann's Shrew
Sorex caecutiens
Long-clawed Shrew
Sorex unguiculatus
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