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Asian Gray White-toothed Shrew

Pangolins, Treeshrews, Shrews & Gymnures

Crocidura attenuata

Basic stats

Habitat

Lowland and montane rainforest, bamboo forest, scrub, herbaceous vegetation and secondary riparian forest

Range

South and Southeast Asia, including southeastern China

Litter size

4–5 young

Size

6.6–8.9cm head-body length

Weight

6–12g

The Asian gray white-toothed shrew measures 6.6–8.9cm from head to body and weighs 6–12g; its tail is usually 60–70% of the head-body length. The head and back vary from dark grey-black to smoky brown, with dark-grey underparts and a brown, subtly two-toned tail. (Wikipedia, general species account)

It ranges widely through South and Southeast Asia, including southeastern China, from sea level to around 3,000m. Habitats include lowland and montane rainforest, bamboo forest, scrub, herbaceous growth and secondary forest along waterways. It is terrestrial and active by both day and night; females carrying four or five young have been recorded. (Wikipedia, general species account)

Quick answers

What habitat does the Asian Gray White-toothed Shrew live in?
Lowland and montane rainforest, bamboo forest, scrub, herbaceous vegetation and secondary riparian forest
Where is the Asian Gray White-toothed Shrew found?
South and Southeast Asia, including southeastern China
What is the litter size of the Asian Gray White-toothed Shrew?
4–5 young
How big is the Asian Gray White-toothed Shrew?
6.6–8.9cm head-body length
How much does the Asian Gray White-toothed Shrew weigh?
6–12g
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