Vagrant Shrew

Sorex vagrans

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Soricomorpha · Soricidae

About

The vagrant shrew, also known as the wandering shrew, is a medium-sized North American shrew. At one time, the montane shrew and the Orizaba long-tailed shrew were considered to belong to the same species.

Fun Fact

Throughout most of the year, vagrant shrews construct shallow cup-shaped nests, up to 8 cm (3.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in open coniferous forest, but only rarely in dense woodlands.

Diet

Feed mainly on earthworms, spiders, insects, and other small invertebrates, but also eat some plant material.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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