Ryukyu shrew

Ryukyu shrew
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

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.

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