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Trowbridge's Shrew
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Trowbridge's Shrew
Sorex trowbridgii
Trowbridge's Shrew is a tiny mammal that loves to scurry around in the underbrush. With its long snout and small size, it looks a bit like a mouse but is actually a shrew!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Trowbridge's Shrew has a sleek body with a dark, often grayish-brown back that fades to a lighter, ash-gray belly. Its long, pointed snout and tiny, almost hidden eyes give it a distinct look, and it possesses a relatively long tail that is usually darker on top than underneath.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderSoricomorphaFamilySoricidaeGenusSorex
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its tiny heart can beat over 1,000 times per minute – incredibly fast!
Shrews are more closely related to moles than to mice or rats!
They use ultrasonic squeaks, like tiny sonar, to explore their world!
This small mammal needs to eat every few hours to stay alive!
Special abilities
Ability
Super Sniffer
Trowbridge's Shrew can find hidden prey like insects underground because of its extra-long, flexible snout and keen sense of smell.
Ability
Hyper Metabolism
Trowbridge's Shrew has a super-fast metabolism that makes it constantly hungry, so it must eat almost all day long to survive.
Ability
Quick Reflexes
Trowbridge's Shrew has incredibly quick reflexes that help it dart away from predators and snatch fast-moving insects in a flash.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 10-14 cm
- Weight
- 0.003-0.008 kg
- Lifespan
- 1-2 years
- Top Speed
- 12 km/h
- Litter Size
- 3-9
- Gestation
- 18-20 days
Diet & Feeding
This tiny hunter loves munching on insects and other small creepy crawlies!
Primary Foods
- insects
- spiders
- earthworms
- slugs
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Barn Owl
Tyto alba
A common predator that hunts shrews at night.
eaten by
Ermine
Mustela erminea
A quick weasel that preys on small mammals.
eaten by
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
This snake adds shrews to its varied diet.
eats
Red Wood Ant
Formica rufa
A frequent prey item for the shrew in forests.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you see a shrew, watch quietly from a distance. They are shy and prefer to be left alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Trowbridge's Shrew?
The easiest way to identify Trowbridge's Shrew is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How long is Trowbridge's Shrew?
10-14 cm
How much does Trowbridge's Shrew weigh?
0.003-0.008 kg
How long does Trowbridge's Shrew live?
1-2 years
How fast can Trowbridge's Shrew move?
12 km/h
What does Trowbridge's Shrew eat?
This tiny hunter loves munching on insects and other small creepy crawlies!
Where is Trowbridge's Shrew usually found?
Forests
How does Trowbridge's Shrew hunt?
Foraging
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