Common Shrew
Sorex araneus
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 2,176
- Most observed in
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The common shrew (Sorex araneus), also known as the Eurasian shrew, is the most common shrew, and one of the most common mammals, throughout Northern Europe, including Great Britain, but excluding Ireland. It is 55 to 82 millimetres (2.2 to 3.2 in) long and weighs 5 to 12 grams (0.2 to 0.4 oz), and has velvety dark brown fur with a pale underside. It is one of the rare venomous mammals.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Common shrew”.