水鼩 (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 (动物界)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索动物门)

Class

Mammalia (哺乳動物)

Order

Soricomorpha (鼩形目)

Family

Soricidae

Genus

Chimarrogale

Species

Chimarrogale himalayica (水鼩)

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 水鼩?

The scientific name of 水鼩 is Chimarrogale himalayica. It belongs to the genus Chimarrogale.

What is the conservation status of 水鼩?

水鼩 (Chimarrogale himalayica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 水鼩 live?

水鼩 is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does 水鼩 belong to?

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

Is 水鼩 endangered?

No, 水鼩 (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 水鼩 belong to?

水鼩 (Chimarrogale himalayica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 水鼩?

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