Everglades Short-tailed Shrew

Everglades Short-tailed ShrewThis short-tailed shrew is associated with the Florida peninsula. Its coat is described as gray, short and soft, with a short tail. Its separation from close relatives has been debated, and sources differ in how they treat the name.What does it look like?The coat is described as gray, short and velvety, with a short tail.How does it live?This short-tailed shrew is associated with the Florida peninsula. Its coat is described as gray, short and soft, with a short tail. Its separation from close relatives has been debated, and sources differ in how they treat the name.Species accounts describe records in moist forest, grassy areas, swamps and floodplains. The shrew uses shallow underground passages and is mainly active at night, feeding on insects, earthworms and mollusks.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.