Giant Mole Shrew

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mamalia)

Order

Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)

Family

Soricidae

Genus

Blarina

Species

Blarina brevicauda (Giant Mole Shrew)

Names in Other Languages

French grande musaraigne

German Nördliche Kurzschwanz-Spitzmaus

Similar Species in Blarina

Elliot's Short-tailed Shrew

Blarina hylophaga

Least Concern

🐾

southern short-tailed shrew

Blarina carolinensis

Least Concern

View all species in Blarina →

Explore More

ki…

hewan

Kingdom

ph…

Chordates

Phylum

cl…

mamalia

Class

or…

Soricomorpha

Order

fa…

Soricidae

Family

ge…

Blarina

Genus

Compare Species

vs Elliot's Short-tailed Shrew vs southern short-tailed shrew

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Mole Shrew?

The scientific name of Giant Mole Shrew is Blarina brevicauda. It belongs to the genus Blarina.

What is the conservation status of Giant Mole Shrew?

Giant Mole Shrew (Blarina brevicauda) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Giant Mole Shrew live?

Giant Mole Shrew is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.

What family does Giant Mole Shrew belong to?

Giant Mole Shrew (Blarina brevicauda) belongs to the genus Blarina, which is part of the taxonomic family Soricidae.

Is Giant Mole Shrew endangered?

No, Giant Mole Shrew (Blarina brevicauda) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Giant Mole Shrew belong to?

Giant Mole Shrew (Blarina brevicauda) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Giant Mole Shrew?

The closest relatives of Giant Mole Shrew in the genus Blarina include Elliot's Short-tailed Shrew, southern short-tailed shrew.