A small insectivorous mammal belonging to the Soricidae family, endemic to western Europe with a distribution primarily in France, Belgium, and parts of the Iberian Peninsula.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate forest edges, woodland understories, grasslands, and meadows with dense ground vegetation, typically at elevations between 0-1,500 meters above sea level
Ecological Role
Critical component of forest and grassland ecosystems, controlling insect populations and serving as prey for small predators like owls and weasels
Morphology
SKIN COATDense, velvety gray-brown fur with lighter ventral surface, providing camouflage and thermal regulation
LIMBS WINGSShort limbs with five-toed feet, adaptable for rapid ground movement and burrowing
HEAD SENSORYElongated rostrum with sensitive whiskers, acute hearing and olfactory capabilities
BODY STRUCTURESmall body length of 55-75 mm, weight 5-12 grams, slender cylindrical shape with pointed snout
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Pierre-Aimé Millet
