Sulawesi tiny shrew

mammal

Also known as: Crocidura levicula

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The Sulawesi tiny shrew (Crocidura levicula) is a species of white-toothed shrew found on the island of Sulawesi. White-toothed shrews, belonging to the genus Crocidura, are mouse-sized insectivores characterized by their white teeth, long snouts, and short legs. They inhabit diverse environments, from forests to grasslands, and are active both day and night. Their diet primarily consists of insects, arthropods, and earthworms. The Sulawesi tiny shrew is one of the smaller species, weighing about 4 grams with a body length of approximately 6 cm and a tail of 3-4 cm.1

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…of the smallest is the Sulawesi tiny shrew (C. levicula), which weighs about 4 grams and has a body 6 cm long and a 3- to 4-cm tail. The colour of the short, soft, and velvety fur ranges from gray to dark brown and blackish.
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…of the smallest is the Sulawesi tiny shrew (C. levicula), which weighs about 4 grams and has a body 6 cm long and a 3- to 4-cm tail. The colour of the short, soft, and velvety fur ranges from gray to dark brown and blackish.
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