Preble's shrew pictures and facts

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Preble's shrew

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

The Preble's 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 Preble's shrew

Diagnostic Characteristics Preble's shrew is small, even for a shrew.

GENERAL DISTRIBUTION: Preble's shrew is more commonly known from east-central Oregon to eastern Montana, north of 40 degrees latitude.