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The northern short-tailed shrew (Blarina brevicauda) is the largest shrew in the genus Blarina, [3] and occurs in the northeastern region of North America. [4] It is a semifossorial, highly active, and voracious insectivore and is present in a variety of habitats like broadleaved and pine forests among shrubs and hedges as well as grassy river banks. [5]
The genus Blarina, commonly called short-tailed shrews, is a genus of relatively large shrews with relatively short tails found in North America. Description [ edit ]
The southern short-tailed shrew is the smallest shrew in its genus, measuring 7 to 10 cm (2.8 to 3.9 in) in total length, and weighing less than 14 g (0.49 oz).It has a comparatively heavy body, with short limbs and a thick neck, a long, pointed snout and ears that are nearly concealed by its soft, dense fur.
Short-tailed shrew Cinerous shrew. Northern short-tailed shrew, Blarina brevicauda [n 4] LC; Southern short-tailed shrew, Blarina carolinensis [n 1] LC and: [n 3] Sherman's short-tailed shrew, Blarina shermani [11] Everglades short-tailed shrew, Blarina peninsulae [6] Elliot's short-tailed shrew, Blarina hylophaga [n 1] LC
Marsh shrew Smoky shrew American water shrew. Eulipotyphlans are insectivorous mammals. Shrews and solenodons closely resemble mice, hedgehogs carry spines, while moles are stout-bodied burrowers. Family: Soricidae (shrews) Subfamily: Soricinae. Tribe: Blarinini. Northern short-tailed shrew, B. brevicauda [n 3] LC; Southern short-tailed shrew ...
Central United States, Southeastern United States, Eastern North America, and Florida Size range: 7–11 cm (3–4 in) long, plus 1–3 cm (0.4–1.2 in) tail [53] Habitats: Shrubland, forest, grassland, and inland wetlands [54] Diets: Invertebrates, as well as small vertebrates and plants [53] Blarinella (Asian short-tailed shrew) Thomas, 1911
Least concern biota of North America by species conservation status. ... Elliot's short-tailed shrew; ... North American water vole; Northern map turtle;
The North American least shrew will also sometimes live inside beehives and eat all the larvae. It will often share its food with other shrews. It eats more than its body weight each day and is known to store food. [4] [7] The North American least shrew makes its home in burrows or shallow runways under flat stones or fallen logs.