Lesser Ryukyu shrew

Lesser Ryukyu shrew
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific 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, or Watase's shrew[1] (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. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Motokawa, M. & Abe, H (2008). "Crocidura watasei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 11 July 2011.