Asian House Shrew
Suncus murinus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae
About
The Asian house shrew is a shrew species native to South and Southeast Asia that has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2008 because of its large population and wide distribution. It has been introduced in several West Asian and East African countries. It is considered an invasive species and implicated in the demise of several island lizard species.
Fun Fact
It is the largest of the shrew species, weighing between 50 and 100 g and being about 15 cm long from snout to tip of the tail.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to South and Southeast Asia and was introduced by humans to eastern Africa, Arabia, Madagascar, the Philippines and other islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance