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American Short-Tailed Shrew

Blarina (genus)

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The genus Blarina is a group of relatively large shrews with relatively short tails found in North America. They have 32 teeth and are in the red-toothed shrew subfamily. They generally have dark fur and thick feet. The saliva of these animals is toxic and is used to subdue prey.The list of species is: Northern short-tailed shrew B. brevicauda Southern short-tailed shrew B. carolinensis Elliot's short-tailed shrew B. hylophaga Everglades short-tailed shrew B. peninsulae

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