| Caucasian shrew | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Eulipotyphla |
| Family: | Soricidae |
| Genus: | Sorex |
| Species: | S. satunini |
| Binomial name | |
| Sorex satunini Ognev, 1922 | |
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| Caucasian Shrew range | |
The Caucasian shrew (Sorex satunini) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in Armenia, Russia and Turkey.
The red-toothed shrews of the subfamily Soricinae are one of three living subfamilies of shrews, along with Crocidurinae and Myosoricinae. In addition, the family contains the extinct subfamilies Limnoecinae, Crocidosoricinae, Allosoricinae and Heterosoricinae. These species are typically found in North America, northern South America, Europe and northern Asia. The enamel of the tips of their teeth is reddish due to iron pigment. The iron deposits serve to harden the enamel and are concentrated in those parts of the teeth most subject to wear. Members of the genera Chimarrogale, Nectogale, Neomys (Nectogalini) and some members of Sorex (Soricini) are known as water shrews, due to having a semi-aquatic lifestyle.
The smoky shrew is a medium-sized North American shrew found in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States and extends further south along the Appalachian Mountains.
Kozlov's shrew is a red-toothed shrew found only at the Mekong River, Tibet, China. It is listed as a data deficient species.
The Arizona shrew is a species of shrew native to North America.
The Tien Shan shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in China and Kazakhstan.
Baird's shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to northwest Oregon. Baird's shrew inhabits moist conifer forests.
The Chinese highland shrew is a species of shrew in the family Soricidae. It is found in China.
The Azumi shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Japan, where it is found in the mountainous regions of central Honshu Island. It is a close relative of the Eurasian least shrew. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The Saint Lawrence Island shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found only on Alaska's St. Lawrence Island.
The Paramushir shrew 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.
Portenko's shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae that is endemic to Russia.
Radde's shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, and Turkey.
The Apennine shrew is a species of shrew in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Italy.
The Shinto shrew is a species of shrew of the genus Sorex that lives only on the islands of Japan. It is a mole-like mammal with a pointed snout, very small ears, and a relatively long tail. Like most shrews, it is tiny, has poor eyesight, and a very good sense of hearing and smell which it uses to locate its prey, mainly insects.
The Chinese shrew or dusky shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to China, where it occurs in Gansu, Sichuan, and Shaanxi. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest.
The Inyo shrew is a species of shrew found in the western United States. It is light gray and white in color, with a narrow skull and small body size, very similar in appearance to the related dwarf shrew, but paler and not as large. It can be found in many different habitats, from rocky, mountainous regions to wetlands and riparian areas. Not much is known about its behavioral and reproductive habits. While barely studied, their population is believed to be stable and not under any threat.
The Tibetan shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in western China.
The Caucasian pygmy shrew or Ukrainian shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, East Azerbaijan Province in Iran, and Turkey.
The maritime shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in Canada.
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