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Cryptotis pseudagyrtes

Cryptotis pseudagyrtes

Mexico, Canada
Status
Unknown

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Freshwater, Ocean

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
seeds, plant shoots, grasses, and wild berries

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Distribution. Canada, USA, and Mexico. Hosts. Blarina brevicauda, B. carolinensis, Cryptotis parva, Sorex cinereus, and S. fumeus. Other hosts. Carnivora: Mephitis mephitis, Mustela erminea, Spilogale putorius, and Vulpes fulca. Insectivora (Talpidae): Condylura cristata, Parascalops breweri, and Scalopus aquaticus. Lagomorpha: Sylvilagus floridanus. Rodentia: Clethrionomys gapperi, Erethizon dorsatum, Geomys bursarius, Glaucomys sabrinus, G. volans, Glaucomys sp., Microtus chrotorrhinus, M. mexicanus subsimus, M. minor, M. ochrogaster, M. pennsylvanicus, M. pinetorum, Napaeozapus insignis, Ondatra zibethica, Peromyscus d. difficilis, P. leucopus, P. maniculatus, Peromyscus melanotis, Rattus norvegicus, Sciurus coralinensis, Sigmodon hispidus, Spermophilus tridecemlineatus, Synaptomys cooperi, Tamias minimus, T. striatus, Tamiasciurus hudsonicus, and Zapus hudsonius (Holland, 1949; Rapp Jr. & Gates, 1957; Wilson, 1957; Hopkins & Rothschild, 1966; Benton et al., 1969; Miller & Benton, 1973; Whitaker, 1974; Benton & Kelly, 1975; Wassel et al., 1978; Benton, 1980; Owen, 1984; Morales & Llorente, 1986; Whitaker & Cudmore, 1987; Ayala­Barajas et al., 1988; Durden & Wilson, 1991; McCay & Durden, 1996; Morrone et al., 2000; McCay, 2001; Whitaker, 2004).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Cryptotis pseudagyrtes is officially designated as Unknown. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, freshwater, ocean, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of seeds, plant shoots, grasses, and wild berries. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 15 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Cryptotis pseudagyrtes.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeMexico, Canada
Habitat RangeForest, Freshwater, Ocean
Lifespan15 Yrs
StatusUnknown
ScientificCryptotis pseudagyrtes
Registry Info
Lifespan15 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilySoricidae