Ornate Shrew
Sorex ornatus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="ornate-shrew"></speciesfyi-species>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
Sorex
Species
Sorex ornatus
(Ornate Shrew)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Musaraña adornada
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cinereus shrew
Sorex cinereus
Least Concern
Caucasian Shrew
Sorex satunini
Least Concern
Apennine Shrew
Sorex samniticus
Least Concern
Eurasian pygmy shrew
Sorex minutus
Vulnerable
Iberian Shrew
Sorex granarius
Least Concern
Long-clawed Shrew
Sorex unguiculatus
Least Concern
American pygmy shrew
Sorex hoyi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Ornate Shrew?
The scientific name of Ornate Shrew is Sorex ornatus. It belongs to the genus Sorex.
What is the conservation status of Ornate Shrew?
Ornate Shrew (Sorex ornatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Ornate Shrew belong to?
Ornate Shrew (Sorex ornatus) belongs to the genus Sorex, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.
Is Ornate Shrew endangered?
No, Ornate Shrew (Sorex ornatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ornate Shrew belong to?
Ornate Shrew (Sorex ornatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Ornate Shrew?
The closest relatives of Ornate Shrew in the genus Sorex include American pygmy shrew, arctic shrew, cinereus shrew, Caucasian Shrew, Apennine Shrew.
Genus Sorex — 20 Species
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American pygmy shrew
Sorex hoyi
arctic shrew
Sorex arcticus
cinereus shrew
Sorex cinereus
Caucasian Shrew
Sorex satunini
Apennine Shrew
Sorex samniticus
Eurasian pygmy shrew
Sorex minutus
Iberian Shrew
Sorex granarius
Long-clawed Shrew
Sorex unguiculatus
Alpine Shrew
Sorex alpinus
American water shrew
Sorex palustris
Caucasian Pygmy Shrew
Sorex volnuchini
Paramushir Shrew
Sorex leucogaster
Valais Shrew
Sorex antinorii
Laxmann's Shrew
Sorex caecutiens
Gansu Shrew
Sorex cansulus
long-tailed shrew
Sorex dispar
Kamchatka Shrew
Sorex camtschatica
jersey shrew, french shrew, millets shrew
Sorex coronatus
Arizona Shrew
Sorex arizonae
Flat-skulled Shrew
Sorex roboratus
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