Common shrew  (Sorex araneus)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

Distributed throughout mainland Britain, as well as on many offshore islands. The common shrew also occurs throughout most of Europe but is absent from Ireland and the Mediterranean (5).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Inhabits a huge variety of habitats where there is good vegetation cover, including 'edge' habitats such as road verges (5).

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