Medellín Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis medellinia
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Colombia.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Soricomorpha
(Soricomorpha)
Family
Soricidae
Genus
Cryptotis
Species
Cryptotis medellinia
(Medellín Small-eared Shrew)
Similar Species in Cryptotis
Blind Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis niausa
Data Deficient
Colombian Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis colombiana
Least Concern
Eastern Cordillera Small-footed Shrew
Cryptotis brachyonyx
Data Deficient
Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis equatoris
Least Concern
Merida Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis meridensis
Least Concern
North American least shrew
Cryptotis parva
Least Concern
Perija Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis perijensis
Data Deficient
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Tamá Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis tamensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Medellín Small-eared Shrew?
The scientific name of Medellín Small-eared Shrew is Cryptotis medellinia. It belongs to the genus Cryptotis.
What is the conservation status of Medellín Small-eared Shrew?
Medellín Small-eared Shrew (Cryptotis medellinia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Medellín Small-eared Shrew live?
Medellín Small-eared Shrew is found in Found in Colombia.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does Medellín Small-eared Shrew belong to?
Medellín Small-eared Shrew (Cryptotis medellinia) belongs to the genus Cryptotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.
Is Medellín Small-eared Shrew endangered?
No, Medellín Small-eared Shrew (Cryptotis medellinia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Medellín Small-eared Shrew belong to?
Medellín Small-eared Shrew (Cryptotis medellinia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Medellín Small-eared Shrew?
The closest relatives of Medellín Small-eared Shrew in the genus Cryptotis include Blind Small-eared Shrew, Colombian Small-eared Shrew, Eastern Cordillera Small-footed Shrew, Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew, Merida Small-eared Shrew.
Genus Cryptotis — 12 Species
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Blind Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis niausa
Colombian Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis colombiana
Eastern Cordillera Small-footed Shrew
Cryptotis brachyonyx
Ecuadorean Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis equatoris
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LC
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Medellín Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis medellinia
Merida Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis meridensis
North American least shrew
Cryptotis parva
Perija Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis perijensis
Tamá Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis tamensis
Thomas' Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis thomasi
Wandering Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis montivaga
Western Colombian Small-eared Shrew
Cryptotis squamipes
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