Order Soricomorpha, Family Talpidae (Moles)
Range in Washington:
Cascades and western Washington.
Habitat:
Open areas, woodlands, forests.
Diet:
Insectivore.
Habitats:
Active on soil surface, usually in forest litter; no digging, burrows, or mounds.
Identification:
Smallest mole in North America; thick, bristled tail.
Total length: 10-13 cm; tail: 3-4 cm; mass: 9-11 g.
