noun
long-clawed shrew
A species of shrew (Sorex unguiculatus) found in East Asia. Scientific name is commonly used in katakana.
オオアシトガリネズミは北海道や本州の一部に生息している。
The long-clawed shrew inhabits Hokkaido and parts of Honshu.
Compound of 大足 (large foot) + 尖鼠 (shrew), referring to the shrew's relatively large claws. The exact derivation is uncertain.