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Southern Montane Shrew (Sorex monticolus)

Southern Montane Shrew

Sorex monticolus

About the Southern Montane Shrew

The montane shrew (Sorex monticolus) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae commonly known as the dusky shrew. Monticolus is derived from the Latin root word mons meaning mountain. It is found in Alaska, western Canada, the western United States in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, and California, as well as in Mexico.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Southern Montane Shrew?

The scientific name of the Southern Montane Shrew is Sorex monticolus.

How many Southern Montane Shrew sightings have been recorded?

4 observations of the Southern Montane Shrew have been recorded on iNaturalist.

4 observations on iNaturalist
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