Northern Short-tailed Shrew
Blarina brevicauda
About the Northern Short-tailed Shrew
The northern short-tailed shrew (Blarina brevicauda) is the largest shrew in the genus Blarina, and occurs in the northeastern region of North America. It is a semifossorial, highly active, and voracious insectivore and is present in a variety of habitats. It is notable in that it is one of the few venomous mammals. The specific epithet, brevicauda, is a combination of the Latin brevis and cauda, meaning "short tail".
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 15,516 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Northern Short-tailed Shrew?
The scientific name of the Northern Short-tailed Shrew is Blarina brevicauda.
How many Northern Short-tailed Shrew sightings have been recorded?
15,516 observations of the Northern Short-tailed Shrew have been recorded on iNaturalist.
15,516
observations on iNaturalist
