Crawford’s Gray Shrew

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Crawford’s Gray ShrewScientific Name: Notiosorex crawfordiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: EulipotyphlaSize: Total length: 2.8–3.5 in (7.0–9.0 cm); Tail length: 0.9–1.2 in (2.3–3.1 cm)Weight: 0.11–0.18 oz (3.0–5.2 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years in...

American Pygmy Shrew

AT A GLANCECommon Name: American Pygmy ShrewScientific Name: Sorex hoyiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: ShrewsSize: Total length: 3.1–3.7 in (8–9.5 cm); Tail length: 1.1–1.3 in (2.8–3.3 cm)Weight: 0.07–0.14 oz (2.0–4.0 g); roughly the weight of a dimeLifespan: 12–16...

Common Shrew

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Common ShrewScientific Name: Sorex araneusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: EulipotyphlansSize: Head-body length: 5.5-8.2 cm (2.2-3.2 in); Tail length: 3.2-4.5 cm (1.3-1.8 in)Weight: 5-14 g (0.18-0.49 oz)Lifespan: 12-14 months (rarely...