House Shrew

Other name: Asian House Shrew, Grey Musk Shrew, Asian Musk Shrew,Indian Musk Shrew
Chinese name: 臭鼩
Family: 鼩鼱科 Soricidae
Scientific name: Suncus murinus
Conservation status: 無危 LC 
Habitat: urban areas and forests

Description:
This is a small, insectivorous mammal widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia, as well as parts of East Africa and the Middle East. It has a compact body, pointed snout, and short, velvety fur that is typically gray or brown. This species is known for its musky odor, which it secretes as a defense mechanism. It is highly adaptable and often found in human habitats, such as homes and agricultural areas. The Asian house shrew feeds on insects, small invertebrates, and occasionally plant matter. It plays a role in controlling pest populations but can also be considered a pest itself in some regions.

Reference:
Hutterer, R. (2005). Species Suncus murinus. In D. E. Wilson & D. M. Reeder (Eds.), Mammal species of the world: A taxonomic and geographic reference (3rd ed., pp. 260–261). Johns Hopkins University Press. ISBN: 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC: 62265494.

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