Yucatán Small-eared Shrew

Cryptotis mayensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The Yucatan small-eared shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is mainly known from lowlands of Guatemala, Belize and Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, where it has been found in dry scrubland and tropical dry forest at elevations below 100 m. It is threatened by deforestation.

Fun Fact

It is mainly known from lowlands of Guatemala, Belize and Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, where it has been found in dry scrubland and tropical dry forest at elevations below 100 m.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in dry scrubland and tropical dry forest at elevations below 100 m.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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