Christmas Island Shrew 
 
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Scientific Name:
Crocidura trichura
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Christmas Island Musk-shrew
Group:
Mammals
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
CR-IUCN: 2008
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Indian Ocean (Christmas Island)

Facts Summary:
The Christmas Island Shrew (Crocidura trichura) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "mammals" and found in the following area(s): Indian Ocean (Christmas Island). This species is also known by the following name(s): Christmas Island Musk-shrew.

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