Himalayan Water Shrew

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Soricomorpha (อันดับตุ่น)

Family

Soricidae

Genus

Chimarrogale

Species

Chimarrogale himalayica (Himalayan Water Shrew)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 水鼩

German Himalaya-Biberspitzmaus

Hindi Pani-chuchundar

Similar Species in Chimarrogale

Bornean Water Shrew

Chimarrogale phaeura

Endangered

Japanese Water Shrew

Chimarrogale platycephalus

Least Concern

Malayan Water Shrew

Chimarrogale hantu

Near Threatened

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Sumatran Water Shrew

Chimarrogale sumatrana

Data Deficient

Chinese Water Shrew

Chimarrogale styani

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Himalayan Water Shrew?

The scientific name of Himalayan Water Shrew is Chimarrogale himalayica. It belongs to the genus Chimarrogale.

What is the conservation status of Himalayan Water Shrew?

Himalayan Water Shrew (Chimarrogale himalayica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Himalayan Water Shrew live?

Himalayan Water Shrew is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Himalayan Water Shrew belong to?

Himalayan Water Shrew (Chimarrogale himalayica) belongs to the genus Chimarrogale, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.

Is Himalayan Water Shrew endangered?

No, Himalayan Water Shrew (Chimarrogale himalayica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Himalayan Water Shrew belong to?

Himalayan Water Shrew (Chimarrogale himalayica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Himalayan Water Shrew?

The closest relatives of Himalayan Water Shrew in the genus Chimarrogale include Bornean Water Shrew, Japanese Water Shrew, Malayan Water Shrew, Sumatran Water Shrew, Chinese Water Shrew.