american shrewmole

Neurotrichus gibbsii

Member of american shrewmoles (tribe Neurotrichini)
moles, shrews, and voles
placental mammals (infraclass Placentalia)
therians (subclass Theria)
mammals (class Mammalia)
animals (kingdom Animalia)

There are no other wild species of this genus anywhere.

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• ±7-cm body, 3-inch tail that is thick and bristled
• dense, soft fur; dark gray to bluish-black
• front paws more like shrews
• long, flattened snout
• teeth are white
• eyes and ears are hidden
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Chris’s observations: 2 (all are research grade)

Locations:

• Purisima Creek Redwoods OSP
• San Pedro Valley CP

Months:

• Jun.: 1
• Jul.: 0
• Aug.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist

Bay Area species: iNaturalist