The Canarian shrew (Crocidura canariensis) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to the Canary Islands, specifically the eastern islands of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Lobos, and Mount Clara. It used to be found on Graciosa, Canary Islands and Alegranza. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Eulipotyphla |
| Family: | Soricidae |
| Genus: | Crocidura |
| Species: | C. canariensis
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| Crocidura canariensis | |
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References
edit- ^ a b Kennerley, R. (2019). "Crocidura canariensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T5560A3031266. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T5560A3031266.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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