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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.
B. peninsulae (Everglades 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 ]
The shrew subfamily Soricinae consists of thirteen genera.The majority of the species are contained within Cryptotis, with 41 species, and Sorex, with 76 species.The remaining shrews are split between Chodsigoa with eight species; Chimarrogale with six; Anourosorex, Episoriculus, Neomys, and Notiosorex with four species each; Blarina and Blarinella with three species each, and Megasorex ...
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The Anhui short-tailed shrew (Parablarinella latimaxillata) is a species of shrew described in 2023. [1] [2] It is endemic to the Dabie Mountains, China, and only known from its type locality, Yaoluoping Nature Reserve in Anhui where it occurs in broad-leaf deciduous forests at elevations of 1,100–1,700 m (3,600–5,600 ft) above sea level.
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