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Taiwan Shequ (Taiwanese Gray Shrew)
Crocidura tanakae
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in 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
Crocidura
Species
Crocidura tanakae
(Taiwan Shequ)
Names in Other Languages
Chinese
Taiwan Shequ
Similar Species in Crocidura
Huananzhong Shequ
Crocidura rapax
Data Deficient
Canarian Shrew
Crocidura canariensis
Endangered
Greater white-toothed shrew
Crocidura russula
Least Concern
Dsinezumi Shrew
Crocidura dsinezumi
Least Concern
Caspian Shrew
Crocidura caspica
Data Deficient
Cretan Shrew
Crocidura zimmermanni
Endangered
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Whitaker s Shrew
Crocidura whitakeri
Least Concern
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Siberian Shrew
Crocidura sibirica
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Taiwan Shequ?
The scientific name of Taiwan Shequ is Crocidura tanakae. It belongs to the genus Crocidura.
What is the conservation status of Taiwan Shequ?
Taiwan Shequ (Crocidura tanakae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Taiwan Shequ live?
Taiwan Shequ is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Taiwan Shequ belong to?
Taiwan Shequ (Crocidura tanakae) belongs to the genus Crocidura, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.
Is Taiwan Shequ endangered?
No, Taiwan Shequ (Crocidura tanakae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Taiwan Shequ belong to?
Taiwan Shequ (Crocidura tanakae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Taiwan Shequ?
The closest relatives of Taiwan Shequ in the genus Crocidura include Huananzhong Shequ, Greater white-toothed shrew, Dsinezumi Shrew, Caspian Shrew, Cretan Shrew.
Genus Crocidura — 16 Species
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Huananzhong Shequ
Crocidura rapax
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Taiwan Shequ
Crocidura tanakae
Greater white-toothed shrew
Crocidura russula
Dsinezumi Shrew
Crocidura dsinezumi
Caspian Shrew
Crocidura caspica
Cretan Shrew
Crocidura zimmermanni
Whitaker s Shrew
Crocidura whitakeri
Siberian Shrew
Crocidura sibirica
Sicilian Shrew
Crocidura sicula
Ussuri White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura lasiura
Cameroonian Shrew
Crocidura picea
Savanna Swamp Shrew
Crocidura longipes
North African White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura pachyura
bicoloured white-toothed shrew, bicoloured shrew
Crocidura leucodon
Lesser White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura suaveolens
Canarian Shrew
Crocidura canariensis
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