Greater White-toothed Shrew
Crocidura russula
About the Greater White-toothed Shrew
The greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula) is a small insectivorous mammal found in Europe and North Africa. It is the most common of the white-toothed shrews. This species is found along the Mediterranean, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Portugal; in addition, the Osorio shrew of the Canary island of Gran Canaria, originally described as a separate species (Crocidura osorio), was later discovered to be a population of introduced greater white-toothed shrew. Its preferred habitats are grassland and...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Greater White-toothed Shrew?
The scientific name of the Greater White-toothed Shrew is Crocidura russula.
How many Greater White-toothed Shrew sightings have been recorded?
2,899 observations of the Greater White-toothed Shrew have been recorded on iNaturalist.
