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Cryptotis parva (North American least shrew)

Specimen Images | FW4475 | FW7272 |


Class Mammalia
Order Eulipotyphla
Family Soricidae
Genus Cryptotis
Species Cryptotis parva
Common North American least shrew
Diet Insectivore; invertebrates
Habitat Open fields that have tall grass or areas with fallen trees and brush; near saltwater marshes
Description Order recently changed from Soricomorpha to Eulipotyphla. Fur is dark brown to reddish brown on their dorsal side; bicolored tail.
Skull Characteristics Four unicuspid teeth
Notes Links to more information:
Smithsonian
Animal Diversity Web