Common Name
Shrew Mole
Order
Eulipotyphla
Family
Talpidae
Species Name
Neurotrichus gibbsii
Status
Least concern
States
California
Oregon
Washington
Distribution
South west British Columbia Canada to west central California.
Notes
Active both night and day; does not form molehills when making tunnels. Swims well; does not hibernate; appears to be relatively social. Habitat is willow or alder thickets along streams and other moist, low lying areas with soft soil. Diet consists of ea