Tundra Shrew

Sorex tundrensis

General Status Rank: 
Undetermined
ELCODE: 
AMABA01260
Common Name: 
Tundra Shrew
Scientific Name: 
Sorex tundrensis
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Mammal (Terrestrial Mammal)
Kingdom: 
Animalia
Phylum: 
Chordata
Class: 
Mammalia
Order: 
Eulipotyphla (Soricomorpha)
Family: 
Soricidae
References: 
B114
R169
General Biology

Economic/Human Considerations

Produce secretions used in medicine to heal bones and other injuries, mostly in Russia.
References: 
H123
Habitat
Hillsides, well-drained areas with dense vegetation of dwarf trees, shrubs and grasses.
References: 
SC1
Distribution

Ecozones

Southern Arctic, Taiga Cordillera, Taiga Plains
References: 
SC1

Distribution

7% of the NWT.
Score: 
F = 2
References: 
SC1

Area of Occupancy

Score: 
-
Threats

Intrinsic Vulnerability

Score: 
-
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Undetermined
S Rank: 
SU
Decision Process Description: 
Drafted by S. Carriere. Reviewed in 2004, no changes in status. Reviewed in 2010, no change. Reviewed in 2015, no change. Reviewed in 2020, no change.
Last Updated: 
February 16, 2024

References

Economic Status

  • Obst Joachim (2000) Personal Communication . Arctic Ecology & Development Consulting - H123 Return

Ecozones

  • van Zyll de Jong CG (1983) Handbook of Canadian Mammals - Marsupials and Insectivores. National Museum of Natural Sciences RWED Library Call#QL721.z9 - SC1 Return

Habitat

  • van Zyll de Jong CG (1983) Handbook of Canadian Mammals - Marsupials and Insectivores. National Museum of Natural Sciences RWED Library Call#QL721.z9 - SC1 Return

NWT Known Subspecies

van Zyll de Jong CG (1983) Handbook of Canadian Mammals - Marsupials and Insectivores. National Museum of Natural Sciences RWED Library Call#QL721.z9 - SC1 Return

Range Extent

  • van Zyll de Jong CG (1983) Handbook of Canadian Mammals - Marsupials and Insectivores. National Museum of Natural Sciences RWED Library Call#QL721.z9 - SC1 Return

Taxonomy

  • van Zyll de Jong CG (1983) Handbook of Canadian Mammals - 1 Marsupials and Insectivores. National Museum of Natural Sciences First edition RWED Library Call #QL721.z9 - B114 Return
  • Wilson, Don E. and Reeder, DeeAnn M. (2005) Mammal Species of the World. A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Johns Hopkins University Press 3rd ed 2142 pages - R169 Return