Lesser Ryukyu shrew

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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.

Lesser Ryukyu shrew
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Eulipotyphla
Family: Soricidae
Genus: Crocidura
Species:
C. watasei
Binomial name
Crocidura watasei
Kuroda, 1924 [2]
Lesser Ryukyu shrew range

References

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  1. ^ a b 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.
  2. ^ Motokawa, M. & Abe, H (2008). "Crocidura watasei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008. Retrieved 11 July 2011.