Marsh shrew

Marsh shrew

Order : Insectivora
Family : Soricidae
Subfamily : Soricinae
Species : Sorex bendirii

 

The Marsh shrew is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the marsh shrew

The most common American water shrew, or marsh shrew is rarely seen, owing to its nocturnal habits. (Full text)

Distribution: Southern California Salt Marsh Shrews are confined to the coastal marshes in Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties. (Full text)

(1980) found marsh shrews are externally parasitized by mites. (Full text)

Duke DISTRIBUTION, ABUNDANCE, AND SEASONALITY The marsh shrew is found along the Pacific Coast from British Columbia south to Sonoma Co. (Full text)

1. Sorex, genus Sorex -- (type genus of the family Soricidae: shrews)
Sorex
genus Sorex
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