Smoky Shrew Sorex fumeus

Identification
This shrew has smoky gray fur and a pointed snout. It prefers cool moist habitats.

Location
Uncommon in Ohio

Size
0.2 ounces

Diet
It feeds on insects spiders and worms.

Habitat
It occurs in moist forests in southern and eastern Ohio.

Activity Period
Year round

Behavior
It is solitary and active day and night. It is active year round.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in spring and summer.

Population
The population is stable but localized.

History
It has historically been limited to Appalachian regions.

Human Interactions
It rarely interacts with humans.

Facts
It prefers cooler microhabitats than other shrews.

Sources
ODNR NatureServe

Insects spiders worms | Forests moist woodlands | Southern and eastern Ohio