Japanese Water Shrew

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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 platycephalus (Japanese Water Shrew)

Names in Other Languages

German Japanische Biberspitzmaus

Similar Species in Chimarrogale

Bornean Water Shrew

Chimarrogale phaeura

Endangered

Himalayan Water Shrew

Chimarrogale himalayica

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 Japanese Water Shrew?

The scientific name of Japanese Water Shrew is Chimarrogale platycephalus. It belongs to the genus Chimarrogale.

What is the conservation status of Japanese Water Shrew?

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

What family does Japanese Water Shrew belong to?

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

Is Japanese Water Shrew endangered?

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

What kingdom does Japanese Water Shrew belong to?

Japanese Water Shrew (Chimarrogale platycephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese Water Shrew?

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