🌿Native Nature

American Pygmy Shrew

Sorex hoyi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Eulipotyphla ›Family: Soricidae ›Genus: Sorex

About

The American pygmy shrew (Sorex hoyi) is a small shrew found in Northern Alaska, Canada and the northern United States, south through the Appalachian Mountains. It was first discovered in 1831 by naturalist William Cane in Georgian Bay, Parry Sound.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Pygmy Shrew?
The scientific name of American Pygmy Shrew is Sorex hoyi.
What kingdom does American Pygmy Shrew belong to?
American Pygmy Shrew belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does American Pygmy Shrew belong to?
American Pygmy Shrew belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does American Pygmy Shrew belong to?
American Pygmy Shrew belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does American Pygmy Shrew belong to?
American Pygmy Shrew belongs to the order Eulipotyphla.
What family does American Pygmy Shrew belong to?
American Pygmy Shrew belongs to the family Soricidae.
What genus does American Pygmy Shrew belong to?
American Pygmy Shrew belongs to the genus Sorex.