Nelson's Small-eared Shrew

Cryptotis nelsoni

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

Nelson's small-eared shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to eastern Mexico.

Fun Fact

The species was discovered by Edward William Nelson and Edward Alphonso Goldman in 1894, who collected a number of specimens from the slopes of the San Martín volcano in the Mexican state of Veracruz.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to eastern Mexico.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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