Crowned Shrew (Sorex coronatus) — Least Concern Mammalia

Crowned Shrew

Sorex coronatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The crowned shrew or Millet's shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the British island of Jersey. It is almost indistinguishable from the common shrew; its habits and habitats are identical. However it has a different karyotype, is slightly smaller, and has small morphological differences, such as a longer rostrum relative to length of skull.

Fun Fact

It is almost indistinguishable from the common shrew; its habits and habitats are identical.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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