Tropical Small-eared Shrew

Cryptotis tropicalis

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The tropical small-eared shrew is a very small mammal of the family Soricidae. The species is found in the eastern highlands of the Mexican state of Chiapas and parts of Belize and Guatemala. Until recently, it was considered a subspecies of the North American least shrew, but it has gained species status. Its relationship with the Central American least shrew remains to be studied.

Fun Fact

The species is found in the eastern highlands of the Mexican state of Chiapas and parts of Belize and Guatemala.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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