Conservation
Scientific Classification
| Order | Eulipotyphla |
| Family | Soricidae |
| Genus | Sorex |
| Binomial name | Sorex hoi |
Range Map
Description
The American pygmy shrew is a small mammal from the north of the continent. Their color ranges from reddish-brown to grayish brown, and the pygmy has a light color on their underbody. This species of shrew measures up to 5 cm and weighs from just 2 to 4.5 g.
The American pygmy shrew is an insectivore and will eat insects and larvae. They live in coniferous and deciduous forests, with a lifespan of about 16 to 17 months.