North American Least Shrew

Cryptotis parva

The North American least shrew is one of the smallest mammals, growing to be only up to 3 inches long. It has a long pointed snout and a tail never more than twice the length of its hind foot. The dense fur coat is either grayish-brown or reddish-brown with a white belly.

Baby Season
Spring (March-April)· Fall (August-November)
North American Least Shrew - Monroe State Forest, MA. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Writer Danny.
North American Least Shrew - Monroe State Forest, MA. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Writer Danny.
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North American Least Shrew observed by jsmurley
Jul 26, 2026
Wedgefield, FL 32833, USA
byJoshua Scott Murley
Research Grade
· 1 ID
North American Least Shrew observed by oliverkomar
Jul 18, 2026
Tela, Atlántida, Honduras
byOliver Komar
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Musaraña Mínima observed by cristian_andres88786
Jul 7, 2026
Duitama, Boyacá, Colombia
byCRISTIAN ANDRES MARTINEZ ARAQUE
Research Grade
· 1 ID
North American Least Shrew observed by smurph1
Jun 21, 2026
Oyster Rocks Rd, Milton, DE, US
bysmurph1
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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