Masked Shrew

Sorex cinereus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Eulipotyphla · Soricidae

About

The cinereus shrew or masked shrew is a small shrew found in Alaska, Canada, and the northern United States. This is the most widely distributed shrew in North America, where it is also known as the common shrew.

Fun Fact

Masked shrews weigh just 3-5 grams and consume up to three times their body weight in food daily — they are so hyperactive that they can literally die of fright from sudden loud noises.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Forests and grasslands

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

1-2 years

Threats

Deforestation
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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