Bicoloured Shrew

Crocidura leucodon

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The bicolored shrew or bicoloured white-toothed shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in eastern, central and southern Europe and in western Asia. It is a nocturnal species and feeds on insects and other small creatures. Several litters of young are born during the warmer months of the year in a nest of dry grasses in a concealed location.

Fun Fact

In the Alps it is found at altitudes of up to 3,300 feet (1,000 m).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to the Crimea, the Caucasus, Turkestan and Iran.

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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