Myosorex
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Myosorex is a mammal
genus
in the Soricidae (shrew) family
. The genus contains the following species
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Mammal
Mammals are members of a class of air-breathing vertebrate animals characterised by the possession of endothermy, hair, three middle ear bones, and mammary glands functional in mothers with young...
genus
Genus
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in the Soricidae (shrew) family
Family (biology)
In biological classification, family is* a taxonomic rank. Other well-known ranks are life, domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, genus, and species, with family fitting between order and genus. As for the other well-known ranks, there is the option of an immediately lower rank, indicated by the...
. The genus contains the following species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
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- Babault's Mouse ShrewBabault's Mouse ShrewThe Babault's Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Kerbis Peterhans, J. & Hutterer, R. 2004. ....
, Myosorex babaulti - Montane Mouse ShrewMontane Mouse ShrewThe Montane Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Myosorex blarina - Dark-footed Mouse ShrewDark-footed Mouse ShrewThe Dark-footed Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Baxter, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July...
, Myosorex cafer - Eisentraut's Mouse ShrewEisentraut's Mouse ShrewEisentraut's Mouse Shrew is a Myosoricinae shrew found only on the island of Bioko, Equatorial Guinea. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range....
, Myosorex eisentrauti - Geata Mouse ShrewGeata Mouse ShrewThe Geata Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-Source:...
, Myosorex geata - Nyika Mouse Shrew or Nyika Burrowing Shrew, Myosorex gnoskei Peterhans, Hutterer, Kaliba & Mazibuko, 2008
- Kihaule's Mouse ShrewKihaule's Mouse ShrewKihaule's Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and plantations . It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Myosorex kihaulei - Long-tailed Forest ShrewLong-tailed Forest ShrewThe Long-tailed Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation and swamps.-Source:...
, Myosorex longicaudatus - Oku Mouse ShrewOku Mouse ShrewThe Oku Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
, Myosorex okuensis - Rumpi Mouse ShrewRumpi Mouse ShrewRumpi Mouse Shrew is an Myosoricinae shrew found only on the Rumpi hills, Cameroon. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and a restricted range....
, Myosorex rumpii - Schaller's Mouse ShrewSchaller's Mouse ShrewThe Schaller's Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.-References:...
, Myosorex schalleri - Sclater's Mouse ShrewSclater's Mouse ShrewThe Sclater's Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss....
, Myosorex sclateri - Thin Mouse ShrewThin Mouse ShrewThe Thin Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in South Africa and possibly Mozambique.-Source:* Baxter, R. & Hutterer, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
, Myosorex tenuis - Forest ShrewForest ShrewThe Forest Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is found in Lesotho, South Africa, and Swaziland. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, dry savanna, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, and temperate grassland.-References:* Baxter, R. 2004. . Downloaded on 30 July...
, Myosorex varius - Kilimanjaro Mouse ShrewKilimanjaro Mouse ShrewThe Kilimanjaro Mouse Shrew is a species of mammal in the Soricidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and swamps.-Source:...
, Myosorex zinki