1,601 observationsLeast Concern
American Shrewmole
Neurotrichus gibbsii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Eulipotyphla βΊFamily: Talpidae βΊGenus: Neurotrichus
About
The American shrew mole (Neurotrichus gibbsii) is the smallest species of mole. It is the only living member of the genus Neurotrichus and the tribe Neurotrichini. It is also known as Gibb's shrew mole and least shrew mole. It is not closely related to the Asian shrew mole (Uropsilus in Urotrichini). The reason that it is called a "shrew mole" instead of being called either a "shrew" or a "mole" is because of its fur, which...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of American Shrewmole is Neurotrichus gibbsii.
- American Shrewmole belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- American Shrewmole belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- American Shrewmole belongs to the class Mammalia.
- American Shrewmole belongs to the order Eulipotyphla.
- American Shrewmole belongs to the family Talpidae.
- American Shrewmole belongs to the genus Neurotrichus.