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Ryukyu shrew
The Ryukyu shrew (Crocidura orii), also known as Orii's shrew,[1] is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Japan. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Ryukyu shrew | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Eulipotyphla |
Family: | Soricidae |
Genus: | Crocidura |
Species: | C. orii |
Binomial name | |
Crocidura orii Kuroda, 1924 | |
Ryukyu Shrew range |
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References
- ^ a b Laginha Pinto Correia, D. (2016). "Crocidura orii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T5590A22302169. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T5590A22302169.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.