| Lesser Ryukyu shrew | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Eulipotyphla |
| Family: | Soricidae |
| Genus: | Crocidura |
| Species: | C. watasei
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| Binomial name | |
| Crocidura watasei | |
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| Lesser Ryukyu shrew range | |
The lesser Ryukyu shrew, or Watase's shrew[1] (Crocidura watasei) is a common species of shrews that is endemic to Japan. It is often found living in bushes and grasslands along the river banks and in shrubs of lower elevations.
- ^ a b Cassola, F. (2016). "Crocidura watasei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T136341A22310365. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T136341A22310365.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ Motokawa, M. & Abe, H (2008). "Crocidura watasei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008. Retrieved 11 July 2011.