Central American Least Shrew
Cryptotis orophila
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderSoricomorpha
- FamilySoricidae (Shrews)
- GenusCryptotis (Small-eared Shrews)
- SpeciesCryptotis orophila (Central American Least Shrew)
1 Verified sightings at Braulio Carrillo National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the Central American Least Shrew
The Central American least shrew (Cryptotis orophila) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in the highlands and mid-elevations from the western part of the northern coast of Honduras to central Costa Rica. It is found in El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. It was considered to be a subspecies of the North American least shrew (C. parva) until 2002. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Central American Least Shrew in Braulio Carrillo National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
More parks will be added in future updates.