- SCIENTIFIC NAME
- Notiosorex crawfordi
- CLASSIFICATION
- Mammal
- LIFE SPAN
- 1-2 Years
- STATE CONSERVATION STATUS
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- Unprotected
- FEDERAL CONSERVATION STATUS
- Least Concern
- GAME STATUS
- Non-Game
- GAME TYPE
- None
- Washoe
- Humboldt
- Pershing
- Churchill
- Mineral
- Lyon
- Douglas
- Carson City
- Storey
- Elko
- Lander
- Eureka
- White Pine
- Esmeralda
- Nye
- Lincoln
- Clark
Habitat & Range
Desert Shrews are found across the southwestern United States from California to Texas. In Nevada, they live in a wide range of habitats, including deserts, shrublands, and grasslands in the southern part of the state. These tiny mammals are secretive and rarely seen, spending most of their time hidden under vegetation, rocks, or loose soil.
- Cold desert shrubland and sagebrush
- Grasslands
- Mojave desert
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Predation
Desert Shrews are mostly nocturnal, resting during the hottest parts of the day to save energy and stay cool. At night, they become quick and active hunters, darting through vegetation and soil in search of larval and adult invertebrates. Their narrow snouts and tiny sharp teeth are perfectly designed for catching and eating their prey.
Because they are so small and active at night, very little is known about their social behavior or reproduction. Their bodies are well adapted to arid environments, allowing them to survive on little or no free water. Most of the moisture they need comes from the food they eat.
Fun Facts
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