The alpine shrew (Sorex alpinus) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in the alpine meadows and coniferous forests of central and southern European mountain ranges.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Alpine Shrew being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Sorex trowbridgii
- Neomys milleri — considered venomous
- Sorex fumeus
- Neomys fodiens — considered venomous
- Sorex antinorii
- Neurotrichus gibbsii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Eulipotyphla
- Family
- Soricidae
- Genus
- Sorex
- Species
- Sorex alpinus
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