Olympic Shrew

Sorex rohweri

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The Olympic shrew is a rare species of shrew that lives in only 13 spots in northwest Washington state and, a recent discovery, in Burns Bog, located in Delta, BC.

Fun Fact

It was only described in 2007 and is often mistaken for the masked shrew, Sorex cinereus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in only 13 spots in northwest Washington state and, a recent discovery, in Burns Bog, located in Delta, BC.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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