Zarudny's Rock Shrew
Zarudny's Rock Shrew
Location: Dachigam National Park
Image: Vivek Ramachandran
Location: Dachigam National Park
Image: Vivek Ramachandran
Zarudny's Rock Shrew also known as Zarudny's White-toothed Shrew is a small, insectivorous mammal found in parts of northern India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. It typically inhabits rocky hillsides, scrublands, and semi-arid regions, often taking shelter under stones or in crevices.
This shrew has soft, dark gray to brownish fur, a pointed snout, and small eyes and ears — typical features of the genus Crocidura. It is a solitary and nocturnal animal, feeding primarily on insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates.
IUCN Status: Least Concern
IWLPA: Not Defined
CITES: Not Defined