ENEndangered
Cretan Shrew
Crocidura zimmermanni
DecliningVUEUVUEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in SORICIDAE
Threatened in Greece
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cretan Shrew classified as Endangered?
Cretan Shrew is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Cretan Shrew live?
Cretan Shrew occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cretan Shrew?
The main threats to Cretan Shrew are 11.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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