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Cryptotis parvus

Russell A. Mittermeier;Don E. Wilson

EntityQ1764011· pop 22· linked from 546 articles

Cryptotis parvus

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Also known as Cryptotis parva, least shrew, North American least shrew

species of mammal

Species

Least Concern

SPECIES

  1. KingdomAnimalia
  2. PhylumChordata
  3. ClassMammalia
  4. OrderSoricomorpha
  5. FamilySoricidae
Observations recorded10,277

Maximum longevity: 3.5 years (captivity) Observations: In captivity, these animals may live up to 3.5 years. Their mean adult weight is about 4.5 g (Orin Mock, pers. comm.).

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Museum specimens

Specimen records
6
Family
Soricidae
Collections
CMN
Recorded in
United States, Canada

Wikidata facts

Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Cryptotis
Image
Exhibit Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor - IMG 9033.JPG
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taxon rank
species
IUCN conservation status
Least Concern
Commons category
Cryptotis parva
taxon name
Cryptotis parva
gestation period
22
taxon common name
Musaranya diminuta nord-americana
litter size
4.5
short name
C. parva
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