1,153 observationsLeast Concern
North American Least Shrew
Cryptotis parvus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Eulipotyphla ›Family: Soricidae ›Genus: Cryptotis
About
The North American least shrew (Cryptotis parva) is one of the smallest mammals, growing to be only up to 3 inches long. The North American least shrew has a long pointed snout and a tail never more than twice the length of its hind foot. It has a dense fur coat that is either grayish-brown or reddish-brown with a white belly. Its fur becomes lighter in the summer and darker in the winter. Although similar in appearance...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of North American Least Shrew is Cryptotis parvus.
- North American Least Shrew belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- North American Least Shrew belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- North American Least Shrew belongs to the class Mammalia.
- North American Least Shrew belongs to the order Eulipotyphla.
- North American Least Shrew belongs to the family Soricidae.
- North American Least Shrew belongs to the genus Cryptotis.