Crawford's Gray Shrew
Notiosorex crawfordi
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae
About
Crawford's gray shrew, also known as the desert shrew, is a small shrew found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a member of the family Soricidae of the order Eulipotyphla. It was the only known member of the genus Notiosorex until two species, N. villai distributed in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, and N. evotis distributed along the northwest coast of Mexico, were named. A fourth distinct species, N. cockrumi, was discovered in the U.S. state of Arizona and named in 2004.
Fun Fact
It was the only known member of the genus Notiosorex until two species, N.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Diet consists of milk the mother produces without the aid of water.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance