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American Shrew Mole

Neurotrichus gibbsii

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Illustration of American Shrew Mole (Neurotrichus gibbsii)

The American Shrew Mole is the smallest mole in North America and the only living member of the subfamily Neurotrichinae. Unlike other moles, it is partly aboveground, scrambling through dense leaf litter and mossy logs as well as through shallow soil. Its long, flexible tail and shrew-like proportions make it appear intermediate between moles and shrews.

Habitat
Moist Pacific Coast forests with deep leaf litter
Diet
Earthworms, insects, and other soil invertebrates
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a American Shrew Mole

The best time to see a American Shrew Mole is February–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,663 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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