Shrews and Moles
Order: Soricomorpha Family: Soricidae
7 species of shrews occur in Pennsylvania.
| Common Name | Species Name | Status | Notes | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern short-tailed shrew | Blarina brevicauda | Common | State-wide | |
| Least shrew | Cryptotis parva | Endangered locally |
South central | |
| Masked shrew | Sorex cinereus | Common | State-wide | |
| Maryland shrew | Sorex cinereus fontinalis | Common | The Maryland shrew is now considered a subspecies of masked shrew. | Piedmont and Valley and Ridge |
| Long-tailed or Rock shrew | Sorex dispar | Rare | Appalachian Uplands | |
| Smoky shrew | Sorex fumeus | Common | State-wide | |
| Pygmy shrew | Sorex hoyi | Uncommon | Presumed state-wide | |
| Water shrew | Sorex palustris | Uncommon | Mountain streams |
Order: Soricomorpha Family: Talpidae
3 species of moles occur in Pennsylvania.
| Common Name | Species Name | Status | Notes | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star-nosed mole | Condylura cristata | Uncommon | State-wide | |
| Hairy-tailed mole | Parascalops breweri | Uncommon | State-wide | |
| Eastern mole | Scalopus aquaticus | Uncommon | Piedmont and Valley and Ridge |
Read more about this topic: List Of Mammals Of Pennsylvania
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