Taiwanese Mole 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

Anourosorex

Species

Anourosorex yamashinai (Taiwanese Mole Shrew)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Taiwanduanwei Qu

German Taiwanesische Stummelschwanz-Spitzmaus

Similar Species in Anourosorex

Giant Mole Shrew

Anourosorex schmidi

Data Deficient

Chinese Mole Shrew

Anourosorex squamipes

Least Concern

Assam Mole Shrew

Anourosorex assamensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Taiwanese Mole Shrew?

The scientific name of Taiwanese Mole Shrew is Anourosorex yamashinai. It belongs to the genus Anourosorex.

What is the conservation status of Taiwanese Mole Shrew?

Taiwanese Mole Shrew (Anourosorex yamashinai) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Taiwanese Mole Shrew live?

Taiwanese Mole Shrew is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Taiwanese Mole Shrew belong to?

Taiwanese Mole Shrew (Anourosorex yamashinai) belongs to the genus Anourosorex, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.

Is Taiwanese Mole Shrew endangered?

No, Taiwanese Mole Shrew (Anourosorex yamashinai) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Taiwanese Mole Shrew belong to?

Taiwanese Mole Shrew (Anourosorex yamashinai) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Taiwanese Mole Shrew?

The closest relatives of Taiwanese Mole Shrew in the genus Anourosorex include Giant Mole Shrew, Chinese Mole Shrew, Assam Mole Shrew.