Threatened species of Urotrichus
Name(s):
Endangered species of Japanese shrew-moles
Nature
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Background
two species are recognised in this genus: [U.pilirostris] and [U. talpoides]. Both are restricted to Japan where they occur in montane habitats, particularly regions of coniferous forest up to 2000m. Both species are reported to be plentiful but do not occur on the plains.
Incidence
[U. pilirostris] and [U. talpoides] are considered as "Lower Risk" sub category "Least Concern" by the IUCN.
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