Barren Ground Shrew

Sorex ugyunak

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The barren ground shrew is a small shrew found in northern Canada west of Hudson Bay and in Alaska. At one time, this species was considered to be a subspecies of the similar cinereus shrew. It is similar in appearance and thought to be closely related to the Saint Lawrence Island shrew and Pribilof Island shrew.

Fun Fact

At one time, this species was considered to be a subspecies of the similar cinereus shrew (S.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found north of the tree line, in wet meadows or thickets in the tundra.

Diet

Eats insects, small invertebrates and seeds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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