Azumi shrew
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Sorex hosonoi

The Azumi shrew (Sorex hosonoi ) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to Japan, where it is found in the mountainous regions of central Honshu Island. It is a close relative of the Eurasian least shrew (Sorex minutissimus). It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Azumi shrew habitat map
Azumi shrew habitat map
Azumi shrew

References

1. Azumi shrew Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azumi_shrew
2. Azumi shrew on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/20386/22315765

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