468 observationsLeast Concern
Vagrant Shrew
Sorex vagrans
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Eulipotyphla βΊFamily: Soricidae βΊGenus: Sorex
About
The vagrant shrew (Sorex vagrans), also known as the wandering shrew, is a medium-sized North American shrew. At one time, the montane shrew and the Orizaba long-tailed shrew were considered to belong to the same species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Vagrant Shrew is Sorex vagrans.
- The Vagrant Shrew has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Vagrant Shrew belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Vagrant Shrew belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Vagrant Shrew belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Vagrant Shrew belongs to the order Eulipotyphla.
- Vagrant Shrew belongs to the family Soricidae.
- Vagrant Shrew belongs to the genus Sorex.