Lesser Ryukyu shrew

Lesser Ryukyu shrew
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Eulipotyphla
Family: Soricidae
Genus: Crocidura
Species:
C. watasei
Binomial name
Crocidura watasei
Kuroda, 1924 [1]
Lesser Ryukyu shrew range

The lesser Ryukyu shrew,[1] or Watase's shrew (Crocidura watasei) is a common species of shrews that is endemic to Japan. It is often found living in bushes and grasslands along the river banks and in shrubs of lower elevations.

References

  1. ^ a b c Cassola, F. (2016). "Crocidura watasei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T136341A22310365. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T136341A22310365.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.


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