Greater White-toothed Shrew (Crocidura russula) — Least Concern Mammalia

Greater White-toothed Shrew

Crocidura russula

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The greater white-toothed shrew is a small insectivorous mammal found in Europe and North Africa.

Fun Fact

russula possess a primitive form of echolocation where they produce a high pitched twittering call to interpret their environment.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in habitats such as grasslands, woodlands, hedgegrows and prime agricultural areas.

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

More Mammals Species

Abbott's Duiker EN Abbott's Gibbon EN Addax CR African Elephant EN African Forest Elephant CR African Wild Ass CR
Browse all Mammals →