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Japanese Water Shrew (Chimarrogale platycephala)

Japanese Water Shrew

Chimarrogale platycephala

About the Japanese Water Shrew

The Japanese water shrew (Chimarrogale platycephalus), also called the flat-headed water shrew, is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Japan.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Japanese Water Shrew?

The scientific name of the Japanese Water Shrew is Chimarrogale platycephala.

How many Japanese Water Shrew sightings have been recorded?

5 observations of the Japanese Water Shrew have been recorded on iNaturalist.

5 observations on iNaturalist
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