White-toothed shrew
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The white-toothed shrews or Crocidurinae are one of three subfamilies of the shrew
family Soricidae.
Unlike the red-toothed shrew
s, the outer layer of their teeth is white. These species are typically found in Africa
and southern Europe
and Asia
. This subfamily includes the largest shrew, the Asian House Shrew (Suncus murinus), at about 15 cm in length, and the smallest, the Etruscan Shrew (Suncus etruscus), at about 3.5 cm in length and 2 grams in weight, possibly the world's smallest living mammal (although some give this title to the Bumblebee Bat
). Crocidura
contains the largest number of species of any mammal genus.
When young must be moved before they are independent, mother and young form a chain or "caravan" where each animal hangs on to the rear of the one in front. This behaviour has also been observed in some Sorex
species.
White-toothed Shrews have the intellect of a dog, and have been found to work individually as well as in a group. They possess tiny spikes on their back that only appear when scared or angry.
Shrew
A shrew or shrew mouse is a small molelike mammal classified in the order Soricomorpha. True shrews are also not to be confused with West Indies shrews, treeshrews, otter shrews, or elephant shrews, which belong to different families or orders.Although its external appearance is generally that of...
family Soricidae.
Unlike the red-toothed shrew
Red-toothed shrew
The red-toothed shrews of the subfamily Soricinae are one of three living subfamilies of shrews, along with Crocidurinae and Myosoricinae . In addition, the family contains the extinct subfamilies Limnoecinae, Crocidosoricinae, Allosoricinae and Heterosoricinae...
s, the outer layer of their teeth is white. These species are typically found in Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
and southern Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
. This subfamily includes the largest shrew, the Asian House Shrew (Suncus murinus), at about 15 cm in length, and the smallest, the Etruscan Shrew (Suncus etruscus), at about 3.5 cm in length and 2 grams in weight, possibly the world's smallest living mammal (although some give this title to the Bumblebee Bat
Bumblebee Bat
Kitti's Hog-nosed Bat , also known as the bumblebee bat, is a vulnerable species of bat and the only extant member of the family Craseonycteridae. It occurs in western Thailand and southeast Burma, where it occupies limestone caves along rivers.Kitti's Hog-nosed Bat is the smallest species of bat...
). Crocidura
Crocidura
The genus Crocidura is one of nine genus of the shrew subfamily Crocidurinae. Members of the genus are commonly called white-toothed shrews or musk shrews, although both also apply to all of the species in the subfamily. With 182 species, Crocidura contains the largest number of species of any...
contains the largest number of species of any mammal genus.
When young must be moved before they are independent, mother and young form a chain or "caravan" where each animal hangs on to the rear of the one in front. This behaviour has also been observed in some Sorex
Sorex
The genus Sorex includes many of the common shrews of Eurasia and North America. Members of this genus, known as long-tailed shrews, are the only members of the tribe Soricini of the subfamily Soricinae...
species.
White-toothed Shrews have the intellect of a dog, and have been found to work individually as well as in a group. They possess tiny spikes on their back that only appear when scared or angry.
List of species
Subfamily Crocidurinae- Genus CrociduraCrociduraThe genus Crocidura is one of nine genus of the shrew subfamily Crocidurinae. Members of the genus are commonly called white-toothed shrews or musk shrews, although both also apply to all of the species in the subfamily. With 182 species, Crocidura contains the largest number of species of any...
(white-toothed shrews)- Cyrenaica ShrewCyrenaica ShrewThe Cyrenaica Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Libya. Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation....
, Crocidura aleksandrisi - East African Highland ShrewEast African Highland ShrewThe East African Highland Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and swamps....
, Crocidura allex - Andaman ShrewAndaman ShrewThe Andaman Shrew or Andaman White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to India....
, Crocidura andamanensis - Crocidura annamitensis
- Ansell's ShrewAnsell's ShrewThe Ansell's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Zambia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Crocidura ansellorum - Arabian ShrewArabian ShrewThe Arabian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Oman and Yemen....
, Crocidura arabica - Jackass ShrewJackass ShrewThe Jackass Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Turkey. Its natural habitat is rocky areas....
, Crocidura arispa - Armenian ShrewArmenian ShrewThe Armenian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Armenia....
, Crocidura armenica - Asian Gray ShrewAsian Gray ShrewThe Asian Gray Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam....
, Crocidura attenuata - Hun ShrewHun ShrewThe Hun Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Mali, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Nigeria. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, and heavily degraded...
, Crocidura attila - Bailey's ShrewBailey's ShrewThe Bailey's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. The name honours American naturalist and museum director Alfred Marshall Bailey.-Distribution and habitat:...
, Crocidura baileyi - Kinabalu ShrewKinabalu ShrewThe Kinabalu Shrew is a species in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the mountain Mount Kinabalu on Borneo....
, Crocidura baluensis - Batak Shrew, Crocidura batakorum
- Bates's ShrewBates's ShrewThe Bates's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:...
, Crocidura batesi - Mindanao ShrewMindanao ShrewThe Mindanao Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Crocidura beatus - Beccari's ShrewBeccari's ShrewThe Beccari's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Crocidura beccarii - Bottego's ShrewBottego's ShrewThe Bottego's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ethiopia and possibly Kenya.-Source:* Hutterer, R. & Lavrenchenko, L. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura bottegi - Bale ShrewBale ShrewThe Bale Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Hutterer, R. & Lavrenchenko, L. 2004. . ...
, Crocidura bottegoides - Thick-tailed ShrewThick-tailed ShrewThe Thick-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found on the islands of Java and Bali in Indonesia....
, Crocidura brunnea - Buettikofer's ShrewBuettikofer's ShrewThe Buettikofer's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . ...
, Crocidura buettikoferi - African Dusky ShrewAfrican Dusky ShrewThe African Dusky Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and plantations ....
, Crocidura caliginea - Canarian ShrewCanarian ShrewThe Canarian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Canary Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Crocidura canariensis - Caspian ShrewCaspian ShrewThe Caspian Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea in Iran and Azerbaijan....
, Crocidura caspica - Cinderella ShrewCinderella ShrewThe Cinderella Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Senegal. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.-References:...
, Crocidura cinderella - Congo White-toothed ShrewCongo White-toothed ShrewThe Congo White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30...
, Crocidura congobelgica - Crocidura cranbooki
- Long-footed ShrewLong-footed ShrewThe Long-footed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:*...
, Crocidura crenata - Crosse's ShrewCrosse's ShrewThe Crosse's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
, Crocidura crossei - Reddish-gray Musk ShrewReddish-gray Musk ShrewThe Reddish-gray Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe...
, Crocidura cyanea - Dent's ShrewDent's ShrewThe Dent's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Uganda...
, Crocidura denti - Desperate ShrewDesperate ShrewThe Desperate Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Crocidura desperata - Dhofar Shrew, Crocidura dhofarensis
- Long-tailed Musk ShrewLong-tailed Musk ShrewThe Long-tailed Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Nigeria, and Uganda....
, Crocidura dolichura - Doucet's Musk ShrewDoucet's Musk ShrewThe Doucet's Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ivory Coast, Liberia, and possibly Nigeria. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests....
, Crocidura douceti - Dsinezumi ShrewDsinezumi ShrewThe Dsinezumi Shrew , also known as the Japanese White-toothed Shrew, is a species of musk shrew found in Japan and on Korea's Jeju Island. It is widespread, and considered to be of "least concern" by the IUCN....
, Crocidura dsinezumi - Eisentraut's ShrewEisentraut's ShrewThe Eisentraut's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.-References:...
, Crocidura eisentrauti - Elgon ShrewElgon ShrewThe Elgon Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes....
, Crocidura elgonius - Elongated ShrewElongated ShrewThe Elongated Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia....
, Crocidura elongata - Heather ShrewHeather ShrewThe Heather Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Angola. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Crocidura erica - Fischer's ShrewFischer's ShrewThe Fischer's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Egypt, Kenya, and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Crocidura fischeri - Greater Red Musk ShrewGreater Red Musk ShrewThe Greater Red Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, and Swaziland. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, temperate grassland, and rural gardens....
, Crocidura flavescens - Flower's ShrewFlower's ShrewThe Flower's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Egypt. Its natural habitat is arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Crocidura floweri - Bornean ShrewBornean ShrewThe Bornean Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found only on Borneo, throughout most of the island; it may or may not be present in Brunei....
, Crocidura foetida - Fox's ShrewFox's ShrewThe Fox's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, and Togo...
, Crocidura foxi - Southeast Asian ShrewSoutheast Asian ShrewThe Southeast Asian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cambodia, China, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.-References:...
, Crocidura fuliginosa - Savanna ShrewSavanna ShrewThe Savanna Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is dry...
, Crocidura fulvastra - Smoky White-toothed ShrewSmoky White-toothed ShrewThe Smoky White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Kenya. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
, Crocidura fumosa - Bicolored Musk ShrewBicolored Musk ShrewThe Bicolored Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi,...
, Crocidura fuscomurina - Glass's ShrewGlass's ShrewThe Glass's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Crocidura glassi - Gmelin's White-toothed ShrewGmelin's White-toothed ShrewGmelin's White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Afghanistan, China, Iran, and Pakistan.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura gmelini - Goliath ShrewGoliath ShrewThe Goliath Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
, Crocidura goliath - Peters's Musk ShrewPeters's Musk ShrewThe Peters's Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania....
, Crocidura gracilipes - Large-headed ShrewLarge-headed ShrewThe Large-headed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Togo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Crocidura grandiceps - Greater Mindanao ShrewGreater Mindanao ShrewThe Greater Mindanao Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Crocidura grandis - Grasse's ShrewGrasse's ShrewThe Grasse's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30...
, Crocidura grassei - Luzon ShrewLuzon ShrewThe Luzon Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2008....
, Crocidura grayi - Greenwood's ShrewGreenwood's ShrewThe Greenwood's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Somalia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and arable land....
, Crocidura greenwoodi - Crocidura guy
- Harenna ShrewHarenna ShrewThe Harenna Shrew is a white-toothed shrew found only in one location in the Bale Mountains in southern Ethiopia. It occupies an area of less than 10 km² and is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range....
, Crocidura harenna - Crocidura hikmiyaCrocidura hikmiyaCrocidura hikmiya is a species of shrew that was recently described from the rainforests of Sri Lanka, based on both morphological and molecular data. Its closest sister species is the Sri Lankan Long-tailed Shrew, another Sri Lankan crocidurine shrew that is restricted to the high-elevation...
- Hildegarde's ShrewHildegarde's ShrewThe Hildegarde's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania...
, Crocidura hildegardeae - Hill's ShrewHill's ShrewHill's Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in Thailand and Laos....
, Crocidura hilliana - Lesser Red Musk ShrewLesser Red Musk ShrewThe Lesser Red Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe...
, Crocidura hirta - Andaman Spiny Shrew, Crocidura hispida
- Horsfield's ShrewHorsfield's ShrewThe Horsfield's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Laos, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.-References:...
, Crocidura horsfieldii - Hutan ShrewHutan ShrewThe Hutan Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is known only from northern Sumatra in Indonesia....
, Crocidura hutanis - North African White-toothed ShrewNorth African White-toothed ShrewThe North African White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found on the islands of Ibiza, Sardinia, and Pantelleria in the Mediterranean Sea, in northern Algeria, and in northern Tunisia....
, Crocidura ichnusae - Indochinese Shrew, Crocidura indochinensis
- Jackson's ShrewJackson's ShrewThe Jackson's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, and heavily degraded...
, Crocidura jacksoni - Jenkins' Shrew, Crocidura jenkinsi
- Jouvenet's Shrew, Crocidura jouvenetae
- Katinka's ShrewKatinka's ShrewKatinka's Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It has been recorded from Israel, Syria, and Palestine, but it may now be extinct in Israel. It may also be present in southwestern Iran....
, Crocidura katinka - Ke Go Shrew, Crocidura kegoensis
- Kivu ShrewKivu ShrewThe Kivu Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is swamps.-Source:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura kivuana - Lamotte's ShrewLamotte's ShrewThe Lamotte's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and moist savanna.-References:*...
, Crocidura lamottei - Kivu Long-haired ShrewKivu Long-haired ShrewThe Kivu Long-haired Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Hutterer, R. & Dieterlen, F. 2004. . ...
, Crocidura lanosa - Ussuri White-toothed ShrewUssuri White-toothed ShrewThe Ussuri White-toothed Shrew is a species of musk shrew found on the mainland Northeast Asia. It is common and widespread, and is one of the largest shrews found in the region, with adult weight of 14-25 grams. It should not be confused with the related Ussuri Shrew .-External links:**...
, Crocidura lasiura - Latona's ShrewLatona's ShrewThe Latona's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:...
, Crocidura latona - Sulawesi ShrewSulawesi ShrewThe Sulawesi Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura lea - Sumatran Giant ShrewSumatran giant shrewThe Sumatran giant shrew is a shrew of the genus Crocidura. It is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra, where it is found both in the rainforests to the west of the island and in the hillsides in the south and east. The shrew can be found up to approximately above sea level but is most...
, Crocidura lepidura - Bicolored ShrewBicolored ShrewThe Bicolored Shrew or Bicoloured White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia , Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Liechtenstein,...
, Crocidura leucodon - Sulawesi Tiny ShrewSulawesi Tiny ShrewThe Sulawesi Tiny Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura levicula - Butiaba Naked-tailed ShrewButiaba Naked-tailed ShrewThe Butiaba Naked-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:* Hutterer,...
, Crocidura littoralis - Savanna Swamp ShrewSavanna Swamp ShrewThe Savanna Swamp Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Nigeria. Its natural habitat is swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
, Crocidura longipes - Lucina's ShrewLucina's ShrewThe Lucina's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and swamps.-Source:...
, Crocidura lucina - Ludia's ShrewLudia's ShrewThe Ludia's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:*...
, Crocidura ludia - Moonshine ShrewMoonshine ShrewThe Moonshine Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-References:* Hutterer, R....
, Crocidura luna - Mauritanian ShrewMauritanian ShrewThe Mauritanian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Algeria, Burkina Faso, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry...
, Crocidura lusitania - MacArthur's ShrewMacArthur's ShrewThe MacArthur's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Kenya and Somalia. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
, Crocidura macarthuri - MacMillan's ShrewMacMillan's ShrewThe MacMillan's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and moist savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Crocidura macmillani - Nyiro ShrewNyiro ShrewThe Nyiro Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Kenya.-Source:* Hutterer, R., Jenkins, P. & Oguge, N. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura macowi - Malayan ShrewMalayan ShrewThe Malayan Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Malaysia. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Reference:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2008....
, Crocidura malayana - Manenguba ShrewManenguba ShrewThe Manenguba Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-Source:...
, Crocidura manengubae - Makwassie Musk ShrewMakwassie Musk ShrewThe Makwassie Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is rocky areas.-References:...
, Crocidura maquassiensis - Swamp Musk ShrewSwamp Musk ShrewThe Swamp Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It occurs in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zambia. Its natural habitat is swamps....
, Crocidura mariquensis - Gracile Naked-tailed ShrewGracile Naked-tailed ShrewThe Gracile Naked-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Gabon, Kenya, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is swamps.-Source:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura maurisca - Javanese ShrewJavanese ShrewThe Javanese Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura maxi - Mindoro ShrewMindoro ShrewThe Mindoro Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura mindorus - Sri Lankan Long-tailed ShrewSri Lankan Long-tailed ShrewThe Sri Lankan Long-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura miya - Kilimanjaro ShrewKilimanjaro ShrewThe Kilimanjaro Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania.-References:* Hutterer, R. & Jenkins, P. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura monax - Sunda ShrewSunda ShrewThe Sunda Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura monticola (see also Neglected ShrewNeglected ShrewThe Neglected Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
) - Montane White-toothed ShrewMontane White-toothed ShrewThe Montane White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat...
, Crocidura montis - West African Long-tailed ShrewWest African Long-tailed ShrewThe West African Long-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Hutterer, R. & Howell, K....
, Crocidura muricauda - Mossy Forest ShrewMossy Forest ShrewThe Mossy Forest Shrew is a species of shrew native to Indonesia....
, Crocidura musseri - Ugandan Musk ShrewUgandan Musk ShrewThe Ugandan Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Uganda.-Source:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura mutesae - Somali Dwarf ShrewSomali Dwarf ShrewThe Somali Dwarf Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ethiopia and Somalia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.Type Locality: Somalia, Dollo-Source:...
, Crocidura nana - Savanna Dwarf ShrewSavanna Dwarf ShrewThe Savanna Dwarf Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Guinea, Kenya, Mauritania, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and moist savanna.-References:...
, Crocidura nanilla - Peninsular Shrew, Crocidura negligens
- Negros ShrewNegros ShrewThe Negros Shrew is a white-toothed shrew found only on the island of Negros in the Philippines. It is locally called the katsurí and is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range....
, Crocidura negrina - Nicobar ShrewNicobar ShrewThe Nicobar Shrew or Nicobar White-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to India.-Source:...
, Crocidura nicobarica - Nigerian ShrewNigerian ShrewThe Nigerian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. The animal is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Togo, and there are claims of it also being found in Ghana. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests...
, Crocidura nigeriae - Blackish White-toothed ShrewBlackish White-toothed ShrewThe Blackish White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Angola.-References:* Howell, K. & Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura nigricans - Black-footed ShrewBlack-footed ShrewThe Black-footed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura nigripes - African Black ShrewAfrican Black ShrewThe African Black Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and...
, Crocidura nigrofusca - Nimba ShrewNimba ShrewThe Nimba Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ivory Coast, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Crocidura nimbae - Niobe's ShrewNiobe's ShrewThe Niobe's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and possibly Ethiopia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-References:...
, Crocidura niobe - West African Pygmy ShrewWest African Pygmy ShrewThe West African Pygmy Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
, Crocidura obscurior - African Giant ShrewAfrican Giant ShrewThe African Giant Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania,...
, Crocidura olivieri - Oriental ShrewOriental ShrewThe Oriental Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura orientalis - Ryukyu ShrewRyukyu ShrewThe Ryukyu Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Japan. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura orii - Palawan ShrewPalawan ShrewThe Palawan Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura palawanensis - Panay Shrew, Crocidura panayensis
- Sumatran Long-tailed ShrewSumatran Long-tailed ShrewThe Sumatran Long-tailed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura paradoxura - Small-footed ShrewSmall-footed ShrewThe Small-footed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia...
, Crocidura parvipes - Sahelian Tiny ShrewSahelian Tiny ShrewThe Sahelian Tiny Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ethiopia and Sudan. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura pasha - Pale Gray ShrewPale Gray ShrewThe Pale Gray Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to India. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura pergrisea - Guramba ShrewGuramba ShrewThe Guramba Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Ethiopia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.-Source:...
, Crocidura phaeura - Crocidura phanluongiCrocidura phanluongiCrocidura phanluongi is a species of shrew in the genus Crocidura from southern Vietnam and nearby Cambodia. It is a somewhat small, gray shrew with an ecologically diverse distribution.-Taxonomy:...
- Phu Hoc Shrew, Crocidura phuquocensis
- Cameroonian ShrewCameroonian ShrewThe Cameroonian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Crocidura picea - Pitman's ShrewPitman's ShrewThe Pitman's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Zambia.-Source:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura pitmani - Flat-headed ShrewFlat-headed ShrewThe Flat-headed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sudan, and Uganda...
, Crocidura planiceps - Fraser's Musk ShrewFraser's Musk ShrewThe Fraser's Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:*...
, Crocidura poensis - Polia's ShrewPolia's ShrewThe Polia's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo.-Source:* Hutterer, R. & Howell, K. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura polia - Kashmir White-toothed ShrewKashmir White-toothed ShrewThe Kashmir White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Afghanistan, China, India, Pakistan, and Thailand....
, Crocidura pullata - Rainey's ShrewRainey's ShrewThe Rainey's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Kenya. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Crocidura raineyi - Negev Shrew, Crocidura ramona
- Chinese White-toothed Shrew, Crocidura rapax
- Egyptian Pygmy ShrewEgyptian Pygmy ShrewThe Egyptian Pygmy Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Egypt. Its natural habitat is arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Crocidura religiosa - Sulawesi White-handed ShrewSulawesi White-handed ShrewThe Sulawesi White-handed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura rhoditis - Roosevelt's ShrewRoosevelt's ShrewThe Roosevelt's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is moist savanna.-References:* Hutterer, R. & Kerbis Peterhans, J. 2004. . ...
, Crocidura roosevelti - Greater White-toothed ShrewGreater white-toothed shrewThe Greater White-toothed Shrew is a small insectivorous mammal. found in Europe and North Africa, weighing about 11-14 grams...
, Crocidura russula - Ugandan Lowland ShrewUgandan Lowland ShrewThe Ugandan Lowland Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Kenya and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical swamps and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Hutterer, R., Oguge, N. & Howell, K. 2004. ...
, Crocidura selina - Lesser Rock ShrewLesser Rock ShrewThe Lesser Rock Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Turkey.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura serezkyensis - Asian Lesser White-toothed ShrewAsian Lesser White-toothed ShrewThe Asian Lesser White-toothed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to China....
, Crocidura shantungensis - Siberian ShrewSiberian ShrewThe Siberian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Russia, possibly China, and possibly Mongolia.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura sibirica - Sicilian ShrewSicilian ShrewThe Sicilian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Sicily and Gozo . Its natural habitat is temperate shrubland.-Crocidura sicula ssp. calypso:...
, Crocidura sicula - Lesser Gray-brown Musk ShrewLesser Gray-brown Musk ShrewThe Lesser Gray-brown Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe...
, Crocidura silacea - Desert Musk ShrewDesert Musk ShrewThe Desert Musk Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ethiopia, Senegal, and possibly Somalia. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura smithii - Sokolov's Shrew, Crocidura sokolovi
- Somali ShrewSomali ShrewThe Somali Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ethiopia, Mali, Somalia, and Sudan. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura somalica - Kahuzi Swamp ShrewKahuzi Swamp ShrewThe Kahuzi Swamp Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Its natural habitat is swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Crocidura stenocephala - Lesser White-toothed ShrewLesser white-toothed shrewThe Lesser White-toothed Shrew is a tiny shrew with a widespread distribution in Africa, Asia and Europe, but not in most of Spain, north–west France and mainland Great Britain. Its preferred habitat is scrub and gardens and it feeds on insects, worms, slugs, snails and small mice...
, Crocidura suaveolens - Iranian ShrewIranian ShrewThe Iranian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Iran. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura susiana - Tanzanian ShrewTanzanian ShrewThe Tanzanian Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Crocidura tansaniana - Tarella ShrewTarella ShrewThe Tarella Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Hutterer, R. &...
, Crocidura tarella - Saharan ShrewSaharan ShrewThe Saharan Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Mauritania, Morocco. Its natural habitats are rocky areas and sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Crocidura tarfayensis - Telford's ShrewTelford's ShrewThe Telford's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
, Crocidura telfordi - Timor ShrewTimor ShrewThe Timor Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura tenuis - Thalia's ShrewThalia's ShrewThe Thalia's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, moist savanna, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland....
, Crocidura thalia - Therese's ShrewTherese's ShrewThe Therese's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and moist savanna....
, Crocidura theresae - Sao Tomé ShrewSao Tomé ShrewThe São Tomé Shrew is a white-toothed shrew found only on São Tomé Island, São Tomé and Príncipe. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range. The population continues to decrease, making these animals rare...
, Crocidura thomensis - Christmas Island ShrewChristmas Island ShrewThe Christmas Island Shrew , also known as Christmas Island Musk-shrew is an extremely rare or possibly extinct shrew from Christmas Island...
, Crocidura trichura - Turbo ShrewTurbo ShrewThe Turbo Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia...
, Crocidura turba - Ultimate ShrewUltimate ShrewThe Ultimate Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Kenya. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Crocidura ultima - Usambara ShrewUsambara ShrewThe Usambara Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
, Crocidura usambarae - Savanna Path ShrewSavanna Path ShrewThe Savanna Path Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda...
, Crocidura viaria - Mamfe Shrew, Crocidura virgata
- Voi ShrewVoi ShrewThe Voi Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, and Togo. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded...
, Crocidura voi - Voracious ShrewVoracious ShrewThe Voracious Shrew is a common and widespread species of shrew native to China, India, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam....
, Crocidura vorax - Banka Shrew, Crocidura vosmaeri
- Lesser Ryukyu ShrewLesser Ryukyu ShrewThe Lesser Ryukyu Shrew, or the Watase's Shrew is a common species of shrews that is endemic to Japan....
, Crocidura watasei - Whitaker's ShrewWhitaker's ShrewThe Whitaker's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, rocky shores, and sandy shores.-References:...
, Crocidura whitakeri - Wimmer's ShrewWimmer's ShrewWimmer's Shrew is a white-toothed shrew found only in Côte d'Ivoire. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range....
, Crocidura wimmeri - Hainan Island Shrew, Crocidura wuchihensis
- Xanthippe's ShrewXanthippe's ShrewThe Xanthippe's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.-References:...
, Crocidura xantippe - Yankari ShrewYankari ShrewThe Yankari Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, and Sudan. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.-References:...
, Crocidura yankariensis - Mikhail Zaitsev's Shrew, Crocidura zaitsevi
- Zaphir's ShrewZaphir's ShrewThe Zaphir's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Ethiopia and Kenya. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-Source:...
, Crocidura zaphiri - Zarudny's Rock ShrewZarudny's Rock ShrewThe Zarudny's Rock Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Crocidura zarudnyi - Upemba ShrewUpemba ShrewThe Upemba Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Crocidura zimmeri - Cretan ShrewCretan ShrewThe Cretan Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic and exclusive to the island of Crete, Greece. Its natural habitat is temperate shrubland, and is threatened by habitat loss...
, Crocidura zimmermanni
- Cyrenaica Shrew
- Genus Diplomesodon
- Piebald ShrewPiebald ShrewThe Piebald Shrew is a shrew found in the Turan Lowland east of the Caspian Sea in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. It grows to 2-2 3/4 inches in length, and usually hunts for insects and lizards at night. It is the only member of the genus Diplomesodon.-References:*Animal, Smithsonian Institution,...
, Diplomesodon pulchellum
- Piebald Shrew
- Genus Feroculus
- Kelaart's Long-clawed ShrewKelaart's Long-clawed ShrewKelaart's Long-clawed Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is monotypic within the genus Feroculus. It is endemic to Sri Lanka and southern India. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and swamps...
, Feroculus feroculus
- Kelaart's Long-clawed Shrew
- Genus Paracrocidura (Large-headed shrewLarge-headed shrewThe large-headed shrews are the members of the genus Paracrocidura. They are mammals in the family Soricidae. The genus contains the following species:* Grauer's Large-headed Shrew...
s)- Grauer's Large-headed ShrewGrauer's Large-headed ShrewThe Grauer's Large-headed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-Source:...
, Paracrocidura graueri - Greater Large-headed ShrewGreater Large-headed ShrewThe Greater Large-headed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, and swamps. It is threatened...
, Paracrocidura maxima - Lesser Large-headed ShrewLesser Large-headed ShrewThe Lesser Large-headed Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:*...
, Paracrocidura schoutedeni
- Grauer's Large-headed Shrew
- Genus Ruwenzorisorex
- Ruwenzori ShrewRuwenzori ShrewThe Ruwenzori Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Ruwenzorisorex. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. It is semiaquatic, living along streams in tropical cloud forest.-References:* Hutterer, R. & Kerbis...
, Ruwenzorisorex suncoides
- Ruwenzori Shrew
- Genus Scutisorex
- Armored Shrew, Scutisorex somereni
- Genus Solisorex
- Pearson's Long-clawed ShrewPearson's Long-clawed ShrewPearson's Long-clawed Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is monotypic within the genus Solisorex. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat...
, Solisorex pearsoni
- Pearson's Long-clawed Shrew
- Genus SuncusSuncusSuncus is a genus of shrews in the family Soricidae.-Classification:*Genus Suncus**Taita Shrew **Black Shrew **Day's Shrew **Etruscan Shrew...
- Taita Shrew, Suncus aequatorius
- Black ShrewBlack ShrewThe Black Shrew is a white-toothed shrew only known from Mount Kinabalu in the Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range. It is the smallest shrew of its kind and lives in parts of middle Asia....
, Suncus ater - Day's ShrewDay's ShrewThe Day's Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to India. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Suncus dayi - Etruscan Shrew, Suncus etruscus
- Sri Lankan ShrewSri Lankan ShrewThe Sri Lankan Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Suncus fellowesgordoni - Bornean Pygmy ShrewBornean Pygmy ShrewThe Bornean Pygmy Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It was named for zoologist Charles Hose. It is endemic to Malaysia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Suncus hosei - Least Dwarf ShrewLeast Dwarf ShrewThe Least Dwarf Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Uganda...
, Suncus infinitesimus - Greater Dwarf ShrewGreater Dwarf ShrewThe Greater Dwarf Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and dry savanna.-References:* Hutterer, R....
, Suncus lixus - Madagascan Pygmy ShrewMadagascan Pygmy ShrewThe Madagascan Pygmy Shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in Madagascar and the Comoros....
, Suncus madagascariensis - Malayan Pygmy ShrewMalayan Pygmy ShrewThe Malayan Pygmy Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Malaysia and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.-Source:...
, Suncus malayanus - Climbing ShrewClimbing ShrewThe Climbing Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family, which is found in subtropical Africa. It is found in Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi,...
, Suncus megalura - Flores ShrewFlores ShrewThe Flores Shrew is a white-toothed shrew found only on Flores Island, Indonesia. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range....
, Suncus mertensi - Asian Highland ShrewAsian Highland ShrewThe Asian Highland Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in India and Sri Lanka. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
, Suncus montanus - Asian House Shrew, Suncus murinus
- Remy's Pygmy ShrewRemy's Pygmy ShrewThe Remy's Pygmy Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . ...
, Suncus remyi - Anderson's ShrewAnderson's ShrewThe Anderson's Shrew is a medium-sized species of shrew. It is light gray in color with yellow fur around the throat and pectoral region, comparatively large ears and a tail measures about 50 - 70% of body length....
, Suncus stoliczkanus - Lesser Dwarf ShrewLesser Dwarf ShrewThe Lesser Dwarf Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.-References:...
, Suncus varilla - Jungle ShrewJungle ShrewThe Jungle Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Suncus zeylanicus
- Genus Sylvisorex (forest shrews)
- Cameroonian Forest ShrewCameroonian Forest ShrewThe Cameroonian Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in the Montane forests of Western Cameroon around Mount Oku and Lake Manengouba, and in Southeastern Nigeria in the Gotel Mountains or Adamawa Plateau.Type Locality: Cameroon, Lake Manengouba, 1800...
, Sylvisorex cameruniensis - Grant's Forest ShrewGrant's Forest ShrewThe Grant's Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in the mountain forests of Central Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.Type Locality: Uganda, Ruwenzori East, Mubuku...
, Sylvisorex granti - Howell's Forest ShrewHowell's Forest ShrewThe Howell's Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-Source:...
, Sylvisorex howelli - Bioko Forest ShrewBioko Forest ShrewThe Bioko Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Hutterer, R. &...
, Sylvisorex isabellae - Johnston's Forest ShrewJohnston's Forest ShrewThe Johnston's Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda...
, Sylvisorex johnstoni - Kongana ShrewKongana ShrewThe Kongana Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Central African Republic. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-Source:...
, Sylvisorex konganensis - Moon Forest ShrewMoon Forest ShrewThe Moon Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-References:...
, Sylvisorex lunaris - Mt. Cameroon Forest ShrewMt. Cameroon Forest ShrewThe Mt. Cameroon Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-Source:...
, Sylvisorex morio - Greater Forest ShrewGreater Forest ShrewThe Greater Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:* Hutterer, R. 2004. . ...
, Sylvisorex ollula - Lesser Forest ShrewLesser Forest ShrewThe Lesser Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
, Sylvisorex oriundus - Rain Forest ShrewRain Forest ShrewThe Rain Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is known only from its type locality, and from Kongana, Central African Republic.Type Locality: Cameroon, SW Province, Korup N...
, Sylvisorex pluvialis - Volcano ShrewVolcano ShrewThe Volcano Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in the high altitude rainforest of Burundi, Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda...
, Sylvisorex vulcanorum
- Cameroonian Forest Shrew