Grizzled Shrew
Cryptotis obscura
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderSoricomorpha
- FamilySoricidae (Shrews)
- GenusCryptotis (Small-eared Shrews)
- SpeciesCryptotis obscura (Grizzled Shrew)
1 Verified sightings at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the Grizzled Shrew
The grizzled Mexican small-eared shrew (Cryptotis obscura) is a small mammal in the order Eulipotyphla. It is native to the Sierra Madre Oriental of eastern Mexico. It can be found in dense, wet cloud forest, where it is found in the thick herbaceous undergrowth and leaf litter. It is known to be insectivorous and terrestrial. Threats to the species are deforestation for agriculture and urban development. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Grizzled Shrew in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
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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 | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.