Soricidae

Soricidae (Shrews)

Systematics, genetic variation, and phylogenetic variation in Philippine shrews were studied by Heaney and Ruedi (1994). Six of the eight species are endemic, one is widespresad elsewhere in Asia, and one is a non-native species that often lives in and near houses and occationally in primary forest. A representitive species is shown here.

Species found in the Philippines:

• Crocidura attenuata
• Crocidura beatus
•Crocidura grandis
• Crocidura grayi
• Crocidura mindorus
• Crocidura negrina
•Crocidura palawanensis
• Suncus murinus