Great Basin Dwarf Shrew
Sorex tenellus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae
About
The Inyo shrew is a species of shrew found in the western United States. It is light gray and white in color, with a narrow skull and small body size, very similar in appearance to the related dwarf shrew, but paler and not as large. It can be found in many different habitats, from rocky, mountainous regions to wetlands and riparian areas. Not much is known about its behavioral and reproductive habits. While barely studied, their population is believed to be stable and not under any threat.
Fun Fact
The Inyo shrew lives exclusively in the United States.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Mainly consumes insects (possibly wind-borne insect bodies left at high altitudes), as well as other small invertebrates (such as worms, mollusks, and centipedes).
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance