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Merrian's Shrew Range Map

Order Soricomorpha, Family Soricidae (Shrews)

Range in Washington: East of Cascades.
Habitat: Sagebrush scrub, woodlands, grasslands.
Diet: Insectivore.
Identification: Bicolored tail, white below at tip. Total length: 9-11 cm; tail: 3-4 cm; mass: 4-7 g.
Conservation Status: State Candidate.
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