Eurasian Least Shrew
Sorex minutissimus
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Soricomorpha
(Soricomorpha)
Family
Soricidae
Genus
Sorex
Species
Sorex minutissimus
(Eurasian Least Shrew)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
MUSARAÑA MENUDA
French
MUSARAIGNE NAINE
German
Knirpsspitzmaus
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 Eurasian Least Shrew?
The scientific name of Eurasian Least Shrew is Sorex minutissimus. It belongs to the genus Sorex.
What is the conservation status of Eurasian Least Shrew?
Eurasian Least Shrew (Sorex minutissimus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eurasian Least Shrew live?
Eurasian Least Shrew is found in Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Russia, Sweden.
What family does Eurasian Least Shrew belong to?
Eurasian Least Shrew (Sorex minutissimus) belongs to the genus Sorex, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.
Is Eurasian Least Shrew endangered?
No, Eurasian Least Shrew (Sorex minutissimus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Eurasian Least Shrew belong to?
Eurasian Least Shrew (Sorex minutissimus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Least Shrew?
The closest relatives of Eurasian Least 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
Chinese Shrew
Sorex sinalis
cinereus shrew
Sorex cinereus
common shrew
Sorex araneus
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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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