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Paramushir shrew

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Paramushir shrew
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Eulipotyphla
Family: Soricidae
Genus: Sorex
Species:
S. leucogaster
Binomial name
Sorex leucogaster
Kuroda, 1933
Paramushir Shrew range

The Paramushir shrew (Sorex leucogaster) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Russia. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It is likely named for Paramushir Island, home to several other species of shrew in the genus Sorex.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Gerrie, R. & Kennerley, R. (2017) [errata version of 2016 assessment]. "Sorex leucogaster". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T20388A115158275. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T20388A22315518.en.
  2. ^ Okhotina, M. V. (1977-09-15). "Palaearctic shrews of the subgenus Otisorex: biotopic preference, population number, taxonomic revision and distribution history". Acta Theriologica. 22: 191–206. doi:10.4098/at.arch.77-13. ISSN 0001-7051. S2CID 86603689.