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The Bicolored Shrew, also known as the Bicoloured White-toothed Shrew, is a species of mammal classified under the genus *Crocidura*. Its scientific name is *Crocidura leucodon*, a taxon originally described by Hermann in 1780. The species has been assessed by the IUCN Red List as Least Concern, a status confirmed in 2021.
This shrew inhabits shrubland environments. Its gestation period lasts 29 days, and the longest observed lifespan for the species is 2.9 years. The organism is part of the class Mammalia and has recorded observations on the platform iNaturalist.
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Least ConcernBicoloured Shrew
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Maximum longevity: 2.9 years (captivity) Observations: In the wild these animals have been estimated to live about 3 years (Bernhard Grzimek 1990), which may be overestimated. It has been reported that they live up to 4 years in captivity (Ronald Nowak 1999), which is possible but unproven. One captive specimen that lived 2.9 years remains the record longevity for this species in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005).
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- gestation period
- 29
- taxon common name
- 白齿麝鼩
- longest observed lifespan
- 2.9
- habitat
- shrubland
- taxon author citation
- (Hermann, 1780)
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Encyclopedic overview
The bicolored shrew or bicoloured white-toothed shrew (Crocidura leucodon) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in eastern, central and southern Europe and in western Asia. It is a nocturnal species and feeds on insects and other small creatures. Several litters of young are born during the warmer months of the year in a nest of dry grasses in a concealed location.
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