Pribilof Island Shrew
Sorex pribilofensis
Conservation Status
EndangeredMammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae
About
The Pribilof Island shrew is a small, short tailed species of mammal in the family Soricidae (shrews). It is endemic to and found only on Alaska's Pribilof Islands. Due to its distinct tricoloured coat, it was originally thought to be related to the Arctic shrew, but it is in fact much closer to the Cinereus shrew in its geographical distribution and morphological traits. Not much is known about the population size, breeding habits, ecology, and the general biology of the shrew.
Fun Fact
The Pribilof Island shrew is found exclusively on the Saint Paul Island of the Pribilof Islands, just west of Alaska, in the Bering Sea.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the Pribilof Islands, however there is some confusion of its type locality.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease