Asian Gray Shrew

Other name: Grey Shrew, Indochinese Shrew, Asain Gray Shrew
Chinese name: 灰麝鼩
Family: 鼩鼱科 Soricidae
Scientific name: Crocidura attenuata
Conservation status: 無危 LC 
Habitat: forests

Description:
This is a small, insectivorous mammal found in Southeast Asia. It has a slender body, pointed snout, and short, dense fur that is typically grayish-brown. Like other shrews, it has a high metabolic rate and feeds primarily on insects, worms, and other small invertebrates. This species inhabits forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas. Shrews play an important role in controlling insect populations in their ecosystems.

Reference:
IUCN. (2023). Crocidura attenuata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. https://www.iucnredlist.org

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